Bangladeshis can now gain dual citizenship in 101 countries

Along with the citizenship of Bangladesh, the nationals of the country can now obtain dual citizenship in 101 countries. 

The proposal to release an SRO (State Regulatory Order) on offering dual citizenship advantages to Bangladeshis holding citizenship of different countries was agreed on Monday at a cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Only 57 nations were previously available to Bangladeshis; however, 44 new countries have since been added to the list. As a result, Bangladeshis can now possess citizenship in 101 nations in addition to their own.

Some of the newly included nations are – Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Ghana, Rwanda, Burundi, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, Libya, Congo, Liberia, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Gambia, Botswana, Mauritius of Africa.