Yes, the Bangladeshi consulate requires our original passport.

It usually takes 5 working days for the visa to be granted.

For Bangladeshi Business visa application you need to provide:

1. Completely filled-in visa application form
2. Your original passport, valid for at least six months.
3. Visa fees
4. Three passport size recent photographs
5. Invitation letter from a business organization in Bangladesh
6. Letter from the employer confirming the applicant's position in the company.
7. Flight itinerary.
8. Self-addressed pre-paid special delivery envelope

It is for leisure and recreational purposes only.

The business visa is purposed mainly for people who want to participate in business meetings, conferences etc. The visa holders are not allowed to work or seek employment in Bangladesh.

The tourist visa grants you the right to reside in Bangladesh for maximum of 60 days.

The tourist visa grants you the right to reside in Bangladesh for maximum of 180 days.

No, the tourist visas are issued only for single and double entry. Only business visas have multiple entry option.

Tourist visas
Single entry, tourist visa for British passport holders – 70GBP.
Double entry, tourist visa for British passport holders – 80GBP.

Single entry, tourist visa for Irish passport holders – 67EUR.
Double entry, tourist visa for Irish passport holders – 104EUR.

Single entry, tourist visa for South African passport holders – 30GBP.

Business visas
Single entry, business visa for British passport holders – 70GBP.
Multiple entry, business visa for British passport holders – 100GBP.

Single entry, business visa for Irish passport holders – 67EUR.
Multiple entry, business visa for Irish passport holders – 104EUR.