Termination of validity of paper identity cards for travel abroad from August 3, 2026
Starting from 3 August 2026, paper identity cards will no longer be valid for international travel, regardless of the expiry date shown on the back of the card. Legislative Decree No. 108 of 26 June 2026 introduced several important changes: A valid (unexpired) paper identity card may continue to be used as a means of […]
Read moreItalian business delegation in Bangladesh in the field of textile technology
A business delegation of 11 small and medium Italian companies specialized in textile innovation and technology arrived yesterday in Bangladesh to promote trade and contacts with Bangladeshi industries. The delegation is accompanied by Italian regional Trade Commissioner Antonietta Baccanari and ITA and ACIMIT officials. The program includes presentations, B2B meetings […]
Read moreTenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery.
The Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Antonio Alessandro, hosted a commemorative ceremony at his residence in honor of the twenty-four victims—nine of them Italian—of the terrorist attack that took place on July 1, 2016, at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka. Among those in attendance were diplomatic representatives from Japan, India, and the United States—the countries […]
Read moreNotice for Student Visa Applicants
Notice for Student Visa Applicants The Embassy of Italy in Dhaka wishes to inform that students who regularly registered on the Universitaly portal will be contacted via email by VFS Global to set up an appointment to submit their respective student visa application. To this end, VFS Global will use the same email address the […]
Read moreCELEBRATIONS FOR THE 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
A reception was held last night at the Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic, observed on June 2. H.E. Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Textiles and Jute, joined the event as Guest of Honor. Distinguished guests included H.E. M. Iqbal Hossain, Minister of State […]
Read moreFINAL RANKING FOR ITALIAN GOVERNMENT STUDY GRANTS IN BANGLADESH (MAECI SCHOLARSHIP) A.Y. 2026-2027
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Read moreThe Italian musical tradition in Bangladesh for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. Mezzotono concert at the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
The Italian musical group Mezzotono will perform tonight at the National Theatre of the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The event is organized by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka together with the Ministry of Culture of Bangladesh and will be attended by a large audience of local […]
Read moreImportant information on requests for additional documents for family visas
The Embassy of Italy wishes to stress that it is the applicants’ responsibility to provide their correct and personal contact numbers and email addresses to VFS Global when submitting their visa applications. Additionally, it is applicants’ responsibility to regularly check their passport tracker for any changes on the status of their applications. VFS Global updates […]
Read moreA week of Italian design events begins in Dhaka, led by architect Fabio Novembre.
Starting today in Dhaka, with a press presentation, a series of events dedicated to design is being launched, promoted by the Italian Embassy as part of Italian Design Day—an annual initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at sharing experiences and contemporary trends in this field. The protagonist of the 2026 edition is […]
Read moreITALIAN GOVERNMENT STUDY GRANTS FOR FOREIGN AND ITALIAN STUDENTS RESIDING ABROAD – A.Y. 2026-2027
The Embassy of Italy in Dhaka is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is offering study grants in favor of foreign and italian students residing abroad for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The scholarships, amounting to €1.200 per month, are available for the following study, training and/or research programmes at […]
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