Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- She made the remarks while inaugurating the e-passport and automatic border control management system on Wednesday.

"Our initiative to issue e-passports marks another step forward for Bangladesh," she said, noting that the e-passports will ensure smoother travels for Bangladeshi citizens.

"This is a biometric passport containing the photo, finger print and iris scan of the passport holder. Therefore, it will negate problems such as fake passports or impersonation. People won't be cheated but will move with transparency."

Bangladesh is the 119th country to introduce e-passports.

"It has already been initiated in 118 countries and Bangladesh is the 119th country. Bangladesh is the first in South Asia to introduce the e...