Bangladesh, Jan. 23 -- The introduction of e-Passport will brighten the image of Bangladesh further in the digital world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday.

"We can provide e-Passports to people in the special year of the birth centenary celebration of the Father of the Nation, which, I believe, will undoubtedly brighten the image of Bangladesh further in the digital world," she said.

The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating the e-Passport (electronic passport) services at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city.

With the formal opening, Bangladesh entered e-Passport era as the first country in South Asia.

At the function, the Prime Minister received her e-Passport. Home Minister Asaduzzman...