The Bangladeshi Passport: A Symbol of Governmental Failure and International Isolation
The weak ranking of the Bangladeshi passport—among the ninth worst globally—reveals the government’s failure to improve the nation’s diplomatic standing. With visa-free access to only 40 destinations, Bangladeshi citizens face severe travel restrictions, a clear reflection of the government’s inability to build strong international relationships. While nations like Japan, Singapore, and even regional neighbors like the Maldives enjoy broad mobility, Bangladesh’s passport ranks fifth in South Asia, signaling diplomatic neglect. The government must prioritize strengthening international ties and securing greater freedom for its citizens, or risk further isolating the nation on the global stage.