DHAKA: The government is set to launch e-passport in a bid to ease the lengthy immigration process for travelers.  

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal made the announcement at a program in city’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday noon (Dec 12).

He said the e-passport is being launched under the direction of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Moreover, e-gate system will also be launched with e-passport so that travelers won’t have to stand in the queue while crossing immigration. 

Earlier in the morning, a toll-free hotline number '999' was inaugurated in DMP’s Crime and Control Unit as part of extended national emergency services.

BDST: 1410 HRS, DEC 12, 2017
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