There are three types of passports that a Bangladeshi citizen may hold.
Regular or Tourist passport (green cover)
This is the most common type of passport. Any citizen of Bangladesh may possess a "regular" or "tourist" passport for international travel. Any age of Children traveling also require this passport and may not travel under their parent's passport. The maximum validity period of a "tourist" or "regular" passport is 5 years.
Official passport (blue cover)
Government officials of Bangladesh are entitled to carry this type of passport. It provides the holders with visa free access to certain countries that usually don't allow visa free access to "regular" or "tourist" passport holders. The "official" passport is identified by a blue stamp on the first page that reads "Official".
Diplomatic passport (red cover)
This type of passport can only be held by Bangladeshi citizens who are members or staff of the diplomatic community. In addition to them, the Members of Parliament, High-ranking officials of Armed Forces and other high officials of the government also receives this type of privilege passport. This passport provides visa free access to more countries than the "official" passport. "Diplomatic" passports can be distinctly identified by their red cover which sets them apart from the green-colored "tourist", "regular" or "official" passports.
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