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REPORT ON CITIZENSHIP LAW:BANGLADESH

What is Bangladesh Citizenship Law?
The law regulates the nationality and citizenship status of all people who live in Bangladesh as well as all people who are of Bangladeshi descent. It allows the children of expatriates, foreigners as well as residents in Bangladesh to examine their citizenship status and if necessary, apply for and obtain citizenship of Bangladesh.
Does Burma recognize Bangladeshi citizenship?
They cannot acquire Bangladeshi citizenship, nor does the government of Burma recognize them as citizens. Every individual born in Bangladesh is a citizen of the country by birth as per the Citizenship Act of 1951, which was originally the Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 and amended after the country’s independence by legislative order.
Why do Bangladesh passport authorities require proof of citizenship?
133 The passport authorities require proof of citizenship for the issue of a passport, because the law provides that they ‘may refuse to issue a passport’ if ‘the applicant is not a citizen of Bangladesh’. See art. 6(1)(a) of the Bangladesh Passport Order 1973, and the Bangladesh Passport Rules 1974.

What is Bangladesh Citizenship Law?