Getting a passport is the right of a citizen but in our country when a citizen wants to get his passport, he or she faces a lot of hassle. Although at present, the system is better than before, people are still being harassed in the name of police verification.
Passport is a very important document for a citizen. Many young people who aspire to go abroad cannot do so for want of passport. A section of passport office officials is eager to make this process complicated so that they can make some quick money. I hope, the government will soon introduce digital identity cards for Bangladeshi citizens so that the aspiring persons can apply online for passport and get it without much hassle.
Digital ID card will no doubt reduce corruption in the country as the government will have individual data of all citizens. The government should think about introducing digital ID soon so that the common people can accomplish a lot of their works without being harassed. Although initially, the cost may be high but in the long run it will be beneficial to all citizens as well as the government.
Sakibul Alam
Gopibagh Dhaka
sohelhara@hotmail.com
Getting passport sill an arduous process
FE Team | Published: August 22, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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