Bangladesh Government has simplified the document attestation process necessary for citizens going abroad by introducing a digital approach. This streamlined system allows students to authenticate their credentials from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for in-person visits. Launched on October 1, 2024, the online service offers numerous benefits, including time-saving, convenience, and accessibility. Let’s explore how Bangladesh government's online certificate attestation system works. Prerequisites and Steps of Attesting Certificates Online  . Required Documents A National Identity Card (NID) or birth registration certificate issued online is essential for all study-related attestation categories. Since the procedure is entirely online, the relevant documents must be available in digital format for upload. All documents should be scanned in advance and saved on a computer in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format, ensuring the file size does not exceed 1 MB (megabyte). Step-by-Step Process to Attest Certificates Online . Registration on the MyGov Platform The process begins by visiting the official MyGov website at ‘www.mygov.bd’. The signup procedure requires the applicant to enter a user name with a valid mobile number or email address. This initial registration is completed by setting up a secure password. Read more: Sanchayapatra at Maturity: Encashment or Renewal of Bangladesh’s National Savings Certificate Profile Verification After account creation, a unique profile will be automatically generated for the applicant. This profile must be verified immediately using the NID, birth registration number, or birth year. Note that a single NID can only be used to verify one MyGov account. Searching for a Specific Application On the MyGov homepage, the first visible service is ‘certificate attestation for citizen going overseas’. Clicking this option leads to a new page offering a range of applications for attesting documents required by foreign institutions. Additionally, users can search for a specific document attestation service by typing keywords into the homepage search bar. The most relevant application will appear at the top of the search results. Alternatively, searches can also be conducted using voice commands for added convenience. Read more: How to Apply Online for Police Clearance Certificate in Bangladesh? Application Procedure Each application option provides a detailed overview of requirements, including: - Necessary documents- Rules for uploading files- Application fees- Instructions for completing the online form- Estimated processing time These requirements may vary depending on the type of document being attested. Processing times differ for different services. While some services are free, others may incur a specific fee. Applicants can pay this fee conveniently via online banking, credit/debit cards, or mobile payment gateways. While filling up the application form, fields marked with a red star (*) are mandatory and the rest are optional. If applicable, the applicant can attach additional pages or files by clicking the plus (+) button. Read more: Get Digital Birth Certificate (English) in Bangladesh: Process, documents, frees The applicant can fill up the form over multiple sessions, as it is not mandatory to complete the whole process in a single session. Partially filled forms can be saved as drafts for later submission. These drafts can be resumed through the ‘Service Management’ option after logging in with the registered mobile number or email ID and password. Uploading Relevant Documents Applicants can upload all types of documents required for the attestation directly to their account. Until the uploading process is complete, the process cannot proceed to the next stage. For efficiency, all necessary documents can be uploaded in advance, immediately after verifying the account. These stored documents will automatically be linked to respective applications as required, eliminating the need for separate uploads. Read more: SSC, HSC Certificate Information Change or Correction Process in Bangladesh Tracking Application Updates After final submission, the system will assign a unique tracking number for each application. This number allows the user to monitor his/her application's progress through the ‘Service Management’ option in their personal dashboard. Regular updates on the status of the application are accessible from this dashboard. Receipt of Verified Documents Once the attesting process is completed, the attested document will appear on the user’s dashboard. The attested document can then be downloaded immediately after the specified number of working days. By following this structured approach, users can efficiently complete the online attestation process for their educational certificates, ensuring a smooth transition for academic pursuits abroad. Read more: IELTS vs TOEFL: Which is better for study abroad? Key Takeaways This online certificate attestation unveils a wide range of benefits for Bangladeshi students who are planning to study abroad. By creating an account for every user, the system provides a dedicated one-stop platform to save all necessary documents. However, it is essential to remember that a single NID can verify only one account, enhancing security and preventing misuse. The platform’s efficient search functionality further improves user-friendliness, allowing quick access to specific services. Read more: How To Prepare For Higher Studies Abroad After HSC

The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a document issued by the Bangladesh Police to certify that a person has no criminal records. It is an official document that is issued by police of Bangladesh upon request of an individual. It is an important document for any individual living in Bangladesh who wishes to demonstrate their clean record and good character to authorities in Bangladesh or abroad. Getting a police clearance certificate is easy, and anyone can get it through an online application. This article will cover the necessary steps to get a police clearance certificate online. Who Needs a Police Clearance Certificate? In Bangladesh, there are several situations where individuals may be required to obtain a police clearance certificate. One common scenario is when applying for a job, especially in the government or private sector. Employers often require the certificate to ensure that their employees have a clean record and no history of involvement in illegal activities. Similarly, individuals who plan to study abroad or immigrate to other countries may also be required to provide a clearance certificate as part of the visa application process. Furthermore, those who wish to adopt a child or participate in volunteer work may also need to obtain a PCC. Foreign nationals living or working in Bangladesh may also require PCC to switch a job or move to another country. Overall, the PCC serves as a crucial document to demonstrate an individual's good character and integrity, and it is required for various purposes in Bangladesh and abroad. Read More: e-TIN: Online registration process in Bangladesh How to Apply Online for a Police Clearance Certificate in Bangladesh? Previously, people faced numerous difficulties, including wasting a huge amount of time to obtain their police clearance certificate. However, with the right knowledge of the online application process, the applicant can now easily acquire a certificate. To achieve this, the applicant needs to collect the necessary documents and get familiarized with the regulations for the online application. Let us now look into the procedure for obtaining a police clearance certificate. Conditions for Obtaining Police Clearance Certificate Applicants must have a passport with at least 3 months of validity. The Police Clearance Certificate can only be obtained by the candidate if both of their current and permanent addresses are within the boundaries of Bangladesh Police. This includes any Metropolitan Police or District Police jurisdiction. However, a Bangladeshi citizen living abroad can also get PCC. In the case of Machine Readable Passport (MRP), if the address is not mentioned in the passport, then the photocopy of the National Identity Card/Birth Registration Certificate/Local Ward Councilor Certificate must be submitted as proof of address. The copy should be attested by the Government Gazetted 1st class officer. Read More: Smart NID Card in Bangladesh: Online Application Process, Documents Needed, Fees When a Bangladeshi passport holder staying abroad wants to obtain a police clearance certificate, a copy of the information page of his or her passport attested by the Bangladesh Embassy/High Commission (in the country where he or she is currently staying) should be submitted along with the application made on his or her behalf. If the applicant is attempting to apply for police verification with a previously used passport number, the application will be rejected. Additionally, even if the applicant has a draft copy of a previous application, it will not be accepted. To avoid such situations, the applicant needs to delete the previous draft application and submit a new one. If the applicant requires assistance, he or she can contact the Police Helpline. Contact Number: 01320001824, 01320001825 (Sunday to Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm except for Public Holidays). Read More: How to Get E-Passport in Bangladesh: Things you need to know Any Bangladeshi citizen going abroad or expatriate who has issued/re-issued passports from any country other than Bangladesh needs to upload a scanned copy of the page containing the latest arrival stamp with the application if he or she wants to obtain police clearance after arriving in Bangladesh. Non-resident Bangladeshi applicants need to upload an authorization letter with the application stating the name and National Identity Card number of the person through whom they wish to collect the Police Clearance Certificate. If the applicant is local, the permission letter must still be submitted to the collector at the time of acceptance of the certificate. If a Bangladeshi citizen needs a police clearance for employment or any other work within Bangladesh, the individual can collect it from the district DSB office of the district where he or she lives. If the applicant’s address is in the metropolitan area, he or she needs to contact the city SB office of the metropolitan area. Read More: How to Obtain an International Automobile Driving License from Bangladesh? Required Documents The applicant will need to submit a properly completed application form through the Bangladesh Police’s website. Scan copy of the information page of the passport attested by 1st class gazetted officers is required. Bangladeshi citizens living outside their country must upload the scanned attested copy of the passport information page. The passport information page needs to be attested by the Bangladesh Embassy in the relevant country. In the case of foreign nationals, the scanned copy of the information page of the passport needs to be attested by the Justice of the Peace of their country. Read More: How to Get a Trade License in Bangladesh? Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online for Police Clearance Certificate Bangladeshi citizens going abroad or living abroad can apply online from anywhere in the country or outside the country using the internet at https://pcc.police.gov.bd/ or by visiting the Bangladesh Police website (http://www.police.gov.bd/) and clicking on the Online Police Clearance located on the left side. The application can be made on a computer or mobile phone, and upload the necessary documents and government fee payment challan along with the application. The applicant does not require to visit the police station in person. The first step of the application form is to fill in personal details; the second step is to fill in the current and permanent address. The third step is to upload scanned copies of the required documents. Filled all the information can be seen in the fourth step. If there is any mistake in the application, it can be corrected by going through the previous steps. However, after the submission of the application in the fourth stage, there will be no chance of correction. In the fifth step of the application form, the applicant can see the payment option. Pay the Fee It takes Tk 500 (source: Bangladesh Police, retrieved March 18, 2023) to get police clearance. Tk 500 should be deposited in favor of the Bangladesh Government through treasury challan from any branch of Bangladesh Bank/Sonali Bank (code 1-7301-0001-2681). Those who are not willing to go to the bank and stand in line to submit the challan fee for PCC can submit the challan fee of Tk online through different online methods. Read More: E-Passport for Children in Bangladesh: Application process, necessary documents There will be some instructions on how to pay the fee through challan and what to do next. Follow those instructions. The application reference number must be written on the original copy of the invoice before uploading it. Otherwise, the authority will not accept the payment and the application will be rejected. Get an Update on the PCC Application To know the latest status of the application, the applicant can send a text message to 26969 from any mobile with PCC S (PCC S XXXXXXXXX) followed by his or her application reference number. The applicant will get the latest status of his or her application on a return SMS. Receiving the Police Clearance Certificate After the police clearance certificate is signed by the officer-in-charge of the police station, countersigned by the Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police, and verified by the Ministry of External Affairs, the applicant can personally collect it from the One Stop Service Counter of the Office of the District Superintendent of Police or Metropolitan Police Commissioner. If the applicant wants to receive it by courier or post, he or she can specify it during the time of application. In that case, the applicant can get the certificate at home, subject to payment of postage or courier fee. Receiving the certificate will not take more than 7 working days within Dhaka and 10 working days outside Dhaka after submission of the application. Read More: Bangladesh E-passport Error Correction Process Verify the PCC A QR code is printed in case of an online police clearance certificate. Scanning the code using a QR code scanner application from any smartphone will provide an online link to the issued certificate. Visiting the link using any internet browser will display an exact digital copy of the issued certificate. As a result, there will be no possibility of a counterfeit police clearance certificate being issued, and any foreign mission can verify it online. How Does the Police Investigate? Usually, the candidate does not need to go to the police station. The Investigating Police Officer will go to the candidate's address for investigation. However, the original copies of all the submitted documents must be provided if requested by the investigating police officer. If a candidate faces any form of harassment to get police clearance, they can file a complaint with either the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters and Administration) of the related metropolitan area or the Superintendent of Police of the relevant district in the event that the region is not metropolitan. Read More: Get Digital Birth Certificate (English) in Bangladesh: Process, documents, frees How Long Does the Police Clearance Certificate Remain Valid? The validity depends on the authority or the country one is applying for. Depending on that, one may use the PCC within 30 days to 6 months. One can apply again for a new police clearance certificate, once the previous PCC has expired. Final Words Applying online for a police clearance certificate in Bangladesh is a convenient and efficient process that saves time and effort. With the use of modern technology and the internet, applicants can now apply for a police clearance certificate from anywhere in the world, as long as they have access to the necessary documents and a reliable internet connection. It is important to ensure that all required documents and information are accurate and up-to-date before submitting the application, as any errors or discrepancies can result in delays or rejection of the application. By following the step-by-step guidelines provided in this article, applicants can complete the online application process smoothly and obtain their police clearance certificate in a timely manner. Read More: SSC, HSC Certificate Information Change or Correction Process in Bangladesh

Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, has handed over "Thai SELECT" certificate to Shamima Rahman, Managing Partner of Thai Emerald. Thai SELECT is a mark of certification awarded by the Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Government to guarantee the authentic Thai taste of Thai food products and Thai restaurants in Thailand and overseas. The office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy and Thai Emerald jointly organized the Thai SELECT certificate giving ceremony at Thai Emerald in the city on Thursday afternoon. Khemathat Archawathamrong, Director of Thai Trade center Dhaka, Vachirachai Sirisampan, Director and Vaishali Sharma, Marketing Officer of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi Office also attended the event among others. Also read: Thailand eyes FTA; shipping routes with Bangladesh This initiative helps people discover Thailand’s traditional flavours and encourages chefs and restaurants to strive for the highest quality in food, ingredients, and service. Awarded restaurants focus on upholding traditional Thai methods of cooking and aim to include authentic Thai ingredients throughout their menus. Where ingredients from Thailand cannot be sourced, Thai SELECT restaurants substitute with local options that allow the flavours of Thailand to be honoured. The award is divided in two categories; Thai ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook products and Thai restaurants. The symbol is given to restaurants in three categories, assessed by type of restaurant, decoration, and level of food and service excellence. The categories are Thai SELECT Signature, Thai SELECT Classic and Thai SELECT Casual. Thai SELECT Signature is the highest level of accreditation, given to restaurants that exceed all of the criteria. Restaurants awarded this certification personify authentic Thai characteristics, serve Thai food made with quality ingredients, offer an elevated setting, and provide outstanding service. At present Thai Emerald, Gulshan has achieved this level in Bangladesh. Currently, 1,354 Thai SELECT certified restaurants are available across the world. Also read: Bangladesh, Thailand make good progress towards FTA: Thai envoy Among them, there are 456 in USA, 297 in Europe, 357 in Asia, 88 in ASEAN, 106 in Australia, 24 in Africa and 26 restaurants in the Middle East. There were 3 Thai SELECT certified restaurants in Bangladesh. But at present, only Thai Emerald, Gulshan is continuing the business.

The certificate awarding ceremony of the 60th Flying Instructors’ Course of  the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) was held at the Flying Instructors’ School (FIS), Arulia Air Field, here on  Tuesday.  Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan attended  the ceremony as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates among the 16 course participants.  In his speech, the Chief Guest appreciated the course participants for being part of a respectable  group of Flying Instructors who will train the ab initio pilots to defend the skies of the  beloved motherland.  READ: BAF Flight Safety Officers' Course: 15 trainee officers receive certificate Squadron Leader Muhammad Shadman Ali, GD(P) of no 60 Flying Instructors’ Course was  adjudged as the best all round student officer and awarded with the prestigious ‘Mofiz Trophy’.  Officer Commanding of Flying Instructors’ School (FIS) Group Captain Mehedi Hasan gave a brief resume on the course conducted by the school.  READ: BAF air defence exercise: 'ADEX 2021-1' held Among others, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal M Shafiqul Alam and Air Officer Commmanding of BAF Base Birsreshto Matiur Rahman Air Vice Marshal M A Awal Hossain and senior officers of Bangladesh Air Force were also present on the occasion.

Uber was granted its Ridesharing Service Provider Enlistment Certificate by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Tuesday.