Bangladesh, which has a Muslim majority, does not recognize Israel. The exception for Israel was omitted in 2021 during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s time in office. Bangladesh Has reinstated an "excluding Israel" notation on passports, as per local media reports on Sunday, thereby restricting its residents from visiting that nation. In Muslim-majority Bangladesh, where Israel is not recognized, the country views it as a contentious topic. The statement "applicable in all nations apart from Israel," which had been featured on Bangladeshi passports for many years, was eliminated towards the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration. She was defeated in August. Are you looking for insights into the most significant issues and developments globally? Find your answers here. SCMP Knowledge Our latest platform features handpicked content including explainers, FAQs, analyses, and infographics, all provided by our acclaimed team. N...