Over 29 lakh certificates issued through e-Apostille: MoFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued more than 29 lakh Apostille certificates since the launch of Bangladesh’s e-Apostille service on March 30, 2025.

The certificates cover documents related to education, police clearance, medical matters, marriage, birth, work experience and national identity cards, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

The online service, introduced through the ‘MyGov’ platform, has significantly reduced inconvenience for citizens while saving them time and money, it said.

An inter-ministerial meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday to further strengthen the acceptance of Bangladeshi certificates authenticated through the e-Apostille process.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam presided over the meeting, which was attended by senior officials from 26 government ministries, divisions, directorates and agencies.

The discussions focused on strengthening the verification of original certificates, integrating relevant issuing authorities into the e-Apostille process, and enhancing coordination between the concerned agencies and Bangladesh missions abroad.

The meeting aimed to maintain the international acceptance of Bangladeshi certificates and ensure the delivery of swift and reliable services to citizens. -UNB