Prepare a Bangladesh passport photo
51 × 51 mm or 35 × 45 mm
Confirm whether your appointment wants 51×51 mm or 35×45 mm before you print.
Square vs rectangle changes chin margin.
White background; no madrasa poster behind.
Match photo to biometric appointment slot.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm or 35 × 45 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Avoid these common rejection reasons
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Read SMS slip.
- Two matte if listed.
- No smile.
- Eyes open.
Make your passport photo now
Crop to the official size in your browser, then download to upload or print.
Works on phone or desktop. No app download.
Printing passport photos at home
Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Many countries allow home printing if the photo meets official size, paper, and quality rules. Use matte photo paper and check head size against the diagram above before submitting.
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Final acceptance depends on your authority's current standards, print quality, background, and expression. Some applications require professional prints—always read the latest official guidance.
What size should I print?
Use the official dimensions in the table above. Our free online cropper exports the correct aspect ratio so you can print at the right size.
Bangladesh passport checklist
Divisional passport office rules.
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
Passport desk rejections
Same-day delays.
- • Wrong size family
- • Agent print
- • Background clutter
- • Soft focus
- • Old likeness
Bangladesh passport FAQ
Which size?
Appointment slip.
51×51 same as India?
Similar square—not interchangeable without check.
35×45 alternate?
Some products.
Children?
Same rules.
Hijab?
Face visible.
Print where?
Listed studios or home.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Rejected?
Retake per slip reason.
Official source