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  30 Apr 2025, 23:18
Update : 30 Apr 2025, 23:29

Foreign ministry briefs diplomats regarding Apostille, E-Attestation

Today, a briefing session regarding Bangladesh’s Apostille and E-Attestation Programme was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, April 30, 2025 (BSS) – The foreign ministry today briefed the resident diplomatic missions in Dhaka regarding Bangladesh’s Apostille and E-Attestation Programme.
 
A number of foreign diplomats based in Dhaka attended the event, held at the foreign ministry here, reflecting the importance of the initiative for international cooperation said a ministry’s press release.
 
The session was conducted by Shaha Mohammad Tanvir Monsur, Director General of the Consular and Welfare Wing of the Ministry, who outlined the objectives and procedures of the new programme.
 
He also addressed a number of relevant queries made by the participating diplomats.
 
Speaking on the occasion, foreign ministry’s Chief of Protocol A.F.M. Zahid-Ul-Islam and Director General (Administration) Shah Asif Rahman also shared insights and emphasized the government's commitment to easing the process of document authentication.
 
Representatives from the Agency to Innovate (A2I) programme, responsible for the implementation of the initiative, participated and provided valuable input on the technical aspects of the system.
 
Overall, the briefing highlighted Bangladesh’s efforts to modernize and streamline the authentication process, facilitating smoother international recognition and mobility for individuals and organizations.