The Embassy Journal:The Bangladesh Embassy in Paris has officially launched its e-passport service for Bangladeshi expatriates residing in France. The service was inaugurated on Sunday during a special program at the embassy.
Bangladesh Ambassador to France, Khondkar M Talha, kicked off the service by accepting e-passport applications from expatriates Jahangir Hossain and Moshtaq Baig in person. The event was attended by First Secretary (Political) and Head of Chancery Md Walid Bin Quashem, E-passport Project Director Brig Gen Muhammad Nurus Salam, and MA Taher, General Secretary of the France BNP.
Taher emphasized that nearly a million Bangladeshis live in France and had long requested the introduction of e-passport services at the Paris embassy, similar to other countries. He expressed that despite the high demand, the service had not been made available until now.
The launch of the e-passport service addresses a longstanding need within the expatriate community. Many organizations and individuals had been lobbying for the service for years, and the embassy’s decision to implement it reflects the growing pressure from these communities. This move is expected to greatly ease the process for expatriates seeking passports, providing them with a modern and efficient solution.
