Govt of Bangladesh has launched a fully digital Apostille certificate system, allowing students and professionals to verify educational and professional documents online. This reform, introduced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is expected to save over Tk 700 crore annually while ensuring faster, more secure, and internationally recognized verification for overseas education and employment.
A Landmark Reform for Overseas Aspirants
Bangladesh has taken a major step forward by introducing a fully digital system for verifying educational and professional certificates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will now issue internationally recognized Apostille certificates online, eliminating the need for physical visits to embassies or foreign authorities.
This modern reform is expected to save Bangladeshis especially students and professionals seeking opportunities abroad over Tk 700 crore every year in fees and processing costs.
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Key Benefits of the Digital Platform
The new Apostille system provides multiple advantages for applicants:
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Convenience: Students and professionals no longer need to make repeated embassy visits.
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Cost Efficiency: Manual attestation fees and additional travel expenses are eliminated.
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Security: Digital verification strengthens global trust in Bangladeshi documents and prevents fraud.
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Faster Processing: Certificates for overseas education, employment, and migration can now be authenticated quickly.
Boosting Bangladesh’s Global Competitiveness
Officials emphasized that this initiative will significantly reduce stress for applicants while strengthening Bangladesh’s position in the global education and labor market. With secure, quick, and cost-efficient document verification, the country is expected to attract more overseas opportunities for its citizens.
Source: Chief Adviser GOB
