Official-source guide

Lost or stolen Bangladesh passport

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · By country of passport

Short answer

Make a General Diary report at the nearest police station as soon as a Bangladesh passport is lost or stolen ¹. A replacement e-passport application needs the original GD copy and a copy of the old passport ¹. Inside Bangladesh, a 48-page, five-year e-passport costs Tk 4,025 for regular delivery, Tk 6,325 for express delivery, or Tk 8,625 for super express delivery ². Abroad, a Bangladesh mission can issue a one-way travel permit for return to Bangladesh ³.

Police report: General Diary at the nearest police station ¹
Replacement evidence: Original GD copy and old passport copy ¹
48-page, five-year fee: Tk 4,025 regular ²
Regular processing: 15 working days or 21 days from biometrics ²
Abroad: Contact the nearest Bangladesh mission ³
Emergency document: One-way travel permit to Bangladesh ³

If you are at home

Make a General Diary report at the nearest police station as soon as the passport is lost or stolen. The official e-passport instructions require the original GD copy and a photocopy of the previous passport with the replacement application ¹.

Complete an e-passport application and attend biometric enrolment. The official form records the GD number, date, police station, district, and details of the previous passport ^1,4.

If you are abroad

Report the loss to local police, then contact the nearest Bangladesh embassy, high commission, or consulate. Mission requirements depend on the country. The Sydney consulate requires a police report, proof of Bangladeshi identity, photos, an application, and a written explanation for a travel permit ³.

If you have time to wait for a replacement passport, the government e-passport fee schedule lists mission fees for general applicants. A 48-page, five-year e-passport is US$100 for regular delivery or US$150 for express delivery. A 48-page, ten-year passport is US$125 or US$175 ². Ask the mission for its current processing estimate.

Emergency travel document

Bangladesh missions call the emergency document a Travel Permit. It is a one-way document for return to Bangladesh when a citizen has no valid passport ³. The Los Angeles consulate states that its permit is for people who do not have enough time to wait for a new passport and remains valid for three months ⁵.

Fees and timing differ by mission. The Los Angeles consulate lists US$14.30 and five business days for regular delivery ⁵. The Singapore mission form lists S$20 for regular service in four to five working days and S$40 for urgent service in one to three working days ⁶. Pay only through the route stated by the mission handling your case.

Replacement fees and forms

The portal gives 15 working days or 21 days from biometric enrolment for regular delivery, seven working days or 10 days for express delivery, and two working days for super express delivery ². These are service targets, so use the delivery date on your receipt for travel planning.

Passport	Regular	Express	Super express
48 pages, five years	Tk 4,025	Tk 6,325	Tk 8,625
48 pages, ten years	Tk 5,750	Tk 8,050	Tk 10,350
64 pages, five years	Tk 6,325	Tk 8,625	Tk 12,075
64 pages, ten years	Tk 8,050	Tk 10,350	Tk 13,800

If you find your passport later

Do not travel on the recovered passport after submitting a lost-passport replacement or travel-permit application. Contact the e-passport office or mission that recorded the loss and follow its instructions. The official application records the passport as lost or stolen and ties the GD details to the replacement request ^1,4.

Common questions

Do I need a police report for a lost Bangladesh passport?

Yes. Make a General Diary report. The replacement application needs the original GD copy and a copy of the previous passport ¹.

How much is a Bangladesh replacement e-passport?

Inside Bangladesh, a 48-page, five-year e-passport costs Tk 4,025 for regular delivery, Tk 6,325 for express, or Tk 8,625 for super express ².

Can I return to Bangladesh without a passport?

A Bangladesh mission can issue a one-way Travel Permit for return to Bangladesh if you do not hold a valid passport ³.

How long does a Bangladesh e-passport take?

The portal gives 15 working days or 21 days for regular delivery, seven working days or 10 days for express, and two working days for super express ².

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

Lost or stolen Pakistani passport
How to report and replace a lost Pakistani passport, the double fee for a first loss, and the emergency travel document for return to Pakistan.
Lost or stolen Chinese passport
How Chinese citizens report and replace a lost passport at home or abroad, use the Chinese Consul app, and get an emergency travel document.
Lost your passport abroad: first steps
What to do first when your passport is lost or stolen abroad, from official advice by the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Germany.
Emergency travel documents and emergency passports
What an emergency travel document is, how it differs from an emergency passport, and the rules in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the EU.