Bangladesh restores 'except for Israel' clause on passports
Bangladesh has ordered immigration authorities to restore the phrase "except for Israel" on the country's passports, reversing a change made under the government of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2020.A Home Ministry order issued Sunday said the phrase "THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD EXCEPT ISRAEL" will again appear in Bangladeshi e-passports.Bangladesh does not recognize Israel and has never had diplomatic relations with it.The ministry said the decision was made in line with Bangladesh's…
Bangladesh's Home Ministry has reinstated the phrase "except for Israel" on the country's e-passports, reversing a 2020 change made under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The order, issued Sunday, states that "THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD EXCEPT ISRAEL" will reappear, aligning with Bangladesh's foreign policy, public opinion, and support for the Palestinian cause. Additionally, the ministry directed authorities to add watermarks honoring figures killed during the July-August 2024 monsoon uprising, which led to Hasina's overthrow. The order also revised e-passport imagery, removing some related to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding leader.
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