Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to begin the distribution of e-passports on Wednesday, it was reported.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to launch the e-passport distribution at an event scheduled to be held at the capital’s Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, bdnews24 quoted Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan as saying on Sunday.
The President and Prime Minister will receive THE e-passports first, he said, adding that anyone can apply for it. The delivery of e-passports will start in regional offices by the end of 2020. The services will expand in phases, the Minister said. (IANS)