According to DIP sources, delay in fund release by the government hampered the progress of the whole project. However, Security Service Division Joint Secretary (immigration) Munim Hasan said: "Careful installation of the security features which will be present in the ePassport is a lengthy process. "We are still hopeful to launch ePassport by December this year, only if we are able to overcome the technical challenges." ePassport, how and whenThe ePassport has an embedded electronic microprocessor chip containing biometric information used to authenticate the identity of the bearer. Initially ePassport will be issued from Dhaka and the distribution of existing MRP will continue from other regional offices until they start issuing ePassport.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 19, 2019 18:45 UTC