Bangladesh moves three notches up in passport index

Bangladesh has been ranked 94th in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, gaining three notches up from its previous ranking.

With visa-free access to 39 countries, Bangladesh is holding the 94th position jointly with war-torn Palestine and Eritrea.

According to the latest index released on Wednesday, Singapore holds the world’s most powerful passport. Citizens of the country can travel to 193 destinations without a prior visa. Singapore also topped the list last year.

Japan and South Korea share the second position, with their passport holders enjoying visa-free access to 190 countries.

In third place are Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. Citizens of these countries can travel to 189 destinations without needing a visa in advance.