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Khulna Applicants Applaud Efficient, Broker-Free Passport Services

Passport seekers in Khulna have expressed satisfaction with the smooth and hassle-free services provided by the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office, eliminating the need for brokers.

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Passport seekers in Khulna have expressed satisfaction over receiving services smoothly and without the involvement of brokers at the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office. Shakina Begum, a former professor of Government Brojo Lal College, shared her positive experience, noting that she received her passport within seven working days without any broker assistance. Abul Hashem, a worker from Paikgachha upazila, also praised the efficient process, highlighting the convenience of online application and timely SMS notifications for passport collection.

Officials at the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office have implemented several initiatives to ensure hassle-free services, including regular inception meetings, awareness campaigns, and the installation of a display board highlighting services. The office has seen a significant increase in daily applicants, from below 100 before March to over 225 in April, and is expected to handle 700 to 750 applicants per day from August onwards.

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Q: How long does it take to receive a passport in Khulna? A: Applicants can receive a regular passport within 21 working days, an emergency passport within 10 working days, and a very urgent passport within two working days.

Q: Are brokers involved in the passport application process in Khulna? A: No, the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office has ensured a broker-free environment for passport services.

Q: What initiatives have been taken to improve passport services in Khulna? A: Initiatives include regular inception meetings, awareness campaigns, installation of a display board, mass hearings, an open-door policy, baby feeding corners, and collecting feedback from applicants.

Q: How has the number of passport applicants changed in Khulna? A: The number of daily applicants increased from below 100 before March to over 225 in April, with an expected rise to 700 to 750 per day from August.

Source: BSS

FAQ

How long does it take to receive a passport in Khulna?
Applicants can receive a regular passport within 21 working days, an emergency passport within 10 working days, and a very urgent passport within two working days.
Are brokers involved in the passport application process in Khulna?
No, the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office has ensured a broker-free environment for passport services.
What initiatives have been taken to improve passport services in Khulna?
Initiatives include regular inception meetings, awareness campaigns, installation of a display board, mass hearings, an open-door policy, baby feeding corners, and collecting feedback from applicants.
How has the number of passport applicants changed in Khulna?
The number of daily applicants increased from below 100 before March to over 225 in April, with an expected rise to 700 to 750 per day from August.

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