Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh's global mobility and international standing have taken a severe hit over the past year, with its passport ranking plunging to one of the weakest worldwide amid mounting reports of visa restrictions, deportations, and eroding international confidence.
According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, released on October 14 by UK-based Henley & Partners, Bangladesh now ranks 100th out of 106 countries, placing its passport among the seven weakest globally. Bangladesh shares this position with North Korea, while Palestine ranks just above at 99th.
Bangladeshi citizens currently enjoy visa-free access to only 38 countries - a figure that many travelers question, citing growing instances of entry denials and heightened...