The days of lengthy immigration formalities at Dhaka airport will soon be over as 27 electronic gates are set to become operational from June 7.

The Bangladeshi passport has seen a marginal improvement in rank as the year starts, moving up to the 98th position according to the Henley & Partners Passport Index. Last year, it ranked 99th.

The Bangladeshi passport has seen a marginal improvement in rank as the year starts, moving up to the 98th position according to the Henley & Partners Passport Index. Last year, it ranked 99th.

A parliamentary body raises question over the necessity of police verification for getting passport as people often become victim of harassment to get police clearance in this regard.

Transparency International Bangladesh says 76.2 percent people became victims of corruption and irregularities during police verification after applying for a new passport.