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Red vs green passports: The privilege and the discrimination

The interim government of Bangladesh led by Dr Yunus declared the red passports held by the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as former MPs, null and void.

Readers' POV / Why are our passport services so insufferable?

It’s mind-boggling to think that an office is probably contributing towards making its service worse!

Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search

Bangladesh mission in Malaysia takes special initiative to issue passports

Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has taken an initiative to issue passports to Bangladeshi expatriates in Penang and Johor Bahru in the country under special arrangements.

Smartphone apps that will help you during Hajj

From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.

What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj

Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.

3 frauds held with fake passports, visas in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion claims to have arrested three members of a fraud gang involved in making fake passports, visas and air tickets from Dhaka’s Sayedabad area.

Two passports, one number

Only the photo belongs to her. All other information that the passport carries is someone else's. And with this passport she flew to Qatar three years ago without any trouble.

Govt to curb issuing official passports

The government decides to curb the issuance of official passports for its employees across the country in view of allegations of human trafficking in disguise of government officials.

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Red vs green passports: The privilege and the discrimination

The interim government of Bangladesh led by Dr Yunus declared the red passports held by the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as former MPs, null and void.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Why are our passport services so insufferable?

It’s mind-boggling to think that an office is probably contributing towards making its service worse!

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Bangladesh mission in Malaysia takes special initiative to issue passports

Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has taken an initiative to issue passports to Bangladeshi expatriates in Penang and Johor Bahru in the country under special arrangements.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Smartphone apps that will help you during Hajj

From simply getting correct directions to helpful pointers for performing Hajj, there are many smartphone apps available just with that aim.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj

Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.

March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017

3 frauds held with fake passports, visas in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion claims to have arrested three members of a fraud gang involved in making fake passports, visas and air tickets from Dhaka’s Sayedabad area.

August 15, 2016
August 15, 2016

Two passports, one number

Only the photo belongs to her. All other information that the passport carries is someone else's. And with this passport she flew to Qatar three years ago without any trouble.

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

Govt to curb issuing official passports

The government decides to curb the issuance of official passports for its employees across the country in view of allegations of human trafficking in disguise of government officials.

February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016

Visa hassles for Bangladeshis

The tourism industry has indeed become a major impetus to growth through its direct and indirect positives.