According to the July 2026 Henley Passport Index — which ranks 199 passports against 227 global destinations — the Bangladeshi passport rose three places to 97th, now tied with North Korea. The index uses exclusive Timatic data from IATA, updated monthly, and counts visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eTA access.
For Bangladeshi travelers, this is practical news: 35 countries and territories are ready to welcome you without the visa queue. Here's where you stand — and how to make the most of it.
Where are these 35 destinations?
The accessible destinations span six regions, with the Caribbean leading by a wide margin.
All 35 destinations at a glance
Free = visa-free entry · VOA = visa on arrival available at port of entry. Always confirm entry requirements with the destination's official embassy before travel.
Source: Henley Passport Index, July 2026 edition. Data via IATA Timatic. Originally reported by Prothom Alo, July 22, 2026.
Closest picks for Bangladeshi travelers: The Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are visa-on-arrival and just a short flight away — ideal for quick getaways without any embassy paperwork.
