Passport application and renewal in Bangladesh

Quick answer: in Bangladesh you apply for an e-passport online, pay the fee, then visit a passport office for biometrics (fingerprints and photo). The Department of Immigration and Passports runs the system. The fee depends on how many years the passport is valid and how fast you want delivery. Steps and fees can change, so confirm them on the official passport website before you start.

For students: apply well before your visa and scholarship deadlines, and make sure your name and date of birth match your certificates.

Before you start

Your identity documents. An NID (national ID) or a birth registration certificate, as the official site requires for your age.
Your old passport, if you are renewing.
Address details and the details of a person for the emergency contact.
A way to pay the fee online.

Steps

Fill in the online application on the official e-passport website. Enter your details exactly as in your ID documents.
Choose the type: the validity (years) and the delivery speed.
Pay the fee through the payment method shown on the official site, and keep the receipt.
Book or confirm your appointment at the passport office that the system gives you.
Visit the office on the date, with the printed form, receipt and original documents. Your fingerprints and photo are taken.
Track the status online, and collect the passport or receive it as the delivery option says.

Renewal

Check the expiry date in advance. Many countries want a passport that stays valid for months beyond your trip, so renew early if you plan to study abroad.
Bring the old passport.
Apply for a correction in the same process if your name or details were wrong.

Mistakes that cause delays

Name mismatch between the passport and your SSC, HSC and degree certificates. Fixing it later is slow.
A wrong date of birth or spelling.
Applying only days before a visa appointment.
Using an agent who promises "express" delivery for an extra payment. Use only official channels and the official fee list. See fake booking sites for the same warning signs.

Tips

Take photocopies and scans of every page, and keep them separate from the passport.
Check the printed form carefully before you leave the office.
Read our e-passport guide for fees, delivery times and common mistakes.

Main idea: apply early, enter details exactly as in your certificates, use only the official portal and fee list, and keep copies.

Sources

The Department of Immigration and Passports and its e-passport portal are the official sources. We could not check them here, so no fees or delivery times are stated.