Passport - September 19, 2026

Dhaka Seeks Revocation of Ex-IGP Benazir’s Bail in UAE over Multi-Passport Fears

Bangladesh has instructed its legal counsel in the United Arab Emirates to challenge the conditional bail granted to former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, citing concerns that he may

'Except Israel' Returns to Passports; Watermarks to Feature July Uprising Martyr

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a new directive reincorporating the phrase "Except Israel" into Bangladeshi passports. This change aligns with Bangladesh's long-standing policy of not recognizing Israel as

Trump Unveils New US Passport with Picture of Himself

President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence -- featuring his stern-faced likeness. "The U.S.A.'s New Passport,

Germany: Record Numbers Take German Passport in 2025

A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany lowered citizenship requirements in 2024. At least 309,852 people obtained

Bangladesh Slips Two Notches in Global Passport Index

Bangladesh has dropped two places in the latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 95th globally, down from its previous position of 93rd. Despite the dip in ranking, the index reveals

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