Overall Rank: #169 out of 199 countries
Bangladesh ranks #169 out of 199 countries and territories in the Globevisa Passport Ranking, placing it in the low-ranking category. Across the five core dimensions — Mobility (#192), Governance (#147), Security (#96), Education (#131), and Quality of Life (#174) — Bangladesh performs strongest in security (#96), followed by education (#131). Its weakest dimension is mobility (#192).
Mobility: #192 (score 4/100), Governance: #147 (score 27/100), Security: #96 (score 52/100), Education: #131 (score 35/100), Quality of Life: #174 (score 13/100)
Bangladesh ranks #169 globally in the 2026 Globevisa Passport Ranking, which evaluates 199 countries and territories worldwide. Unlike traditional passport indices that focus solely on visa-free destination counts, the Globevisa Passport Ranking provides a comprehensive structural assessment across five core dimensions: Mobility, Governance, Security, Education, and Quality of Life. Bangladesh shows a relatively balanced profile across all dimensions. However, Education (#131) and Governance (#147) and Quality of Life (#174) and Mobility (#192) represent structural areas of concern.
Country Overview: Bangladesh is a densely populated South Asian emerging market with restricted immigration policies and significant climate and stability challenges. / Limited mobility passport with restricted immigration pathways (Not currently recommended).
Identity Attributes: Not Recommended
Global Taxation: Yes (Worldwide Taxation)
Cost of Living: Low
Culture & Adaptation: Moderate English proficiency in urban business circles but significant language barriers elsewhere; high cultural distance requiring deep adaptation to local religious and social norms; challenging living environment for those unaccustomed to high population density and developing infrastructure.
Employment & Development: Manufacturing-led economy dominated by textiles with emerging growth in IT and pharmaceuticals; targeted opportunities for foreign experts in technical and leadership roles; entry barriers include strict local-to-foreign hiring ratios and complex work permit regulations.
Holding a Bangladeshi passport does not provide visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, or the United States, and formal visa applications are required for most major global destinations. Internationally, the passport is considered to have limited mobility and is often subject to rigorous document verification and security vetting. While the introduction of e-passports has improved security standards, the passport remains under high scrutiny from major regions due to migration concerns and geopolitical factors. Given this context, there is a low immediate risk of losing existing visa-free privileges, but any future expansion of travel access is likely to be gradual and dependent on sustained diplomatic and security improvements.
Bangladesh’s immigration and mobility landscape is currently characterized by a relatively volatile policy environment, influenced by significant domestic political transitions and an interim government with an evolving regulatory trajectory. The country has a history of facing sudden entry restrictions and program suspensions from key destination nations, alongside a recent increase in entry denials for valid visa holders due to heightened international profiling. Future applicants may encounter intensified regulatory scrutiny and more rigorous compliance checks as global partners respond to shifting internal stability and concerns regarding document integrity. While efforts to modernize outdated immigration frameworks are ongoing, international pressures could lead to continued fluctuations in visa processing and overall national credibility.
Bangladesh is currently in a transitional political phase following recent leadership changes, resulting in a landscape that balances institutional reform efforts with periods of localized unrest. While urban centers maintain a visible security presence, safety conditions vary significantly by region, with notably higher risks and travel restrictions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and areas near the Myanmar border. Personal and property security are managed by various police branches and a formal legal framework, though the effectiveness and transparency of these institutions are currently undergoing restructuring to improve public accountability. Residents generally navigate a stable daily environment but are advised to exercise caution during political gatherings and stay informed of situational crime trends in major cities.