Bangladesh: Canadian immigration information
Country code: BD · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~11,700 (2023: 5,500 / 2024: 6,200)
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Permanent residence admissions from Bangladesh
| Year | PR admissions from Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,500 |
| 2024 | 6,200 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Bangladesh
- Express Entry — FSW
- SINP, MPNP, OINP
- Study Permit
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Bangladesh
NOC 21231 Software developers
NOC 11100 Accountants
NOC 30010 Nurse managers
NOC 41220 Secondary school teachers
Bangladesh-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police clearance from Special Branch (SB) Dhaka — apply via passport.gov.bd.
- Educational documents need attestation from Education Board + Foreign Ministry before WES.
- Strong English education — IELTS scores typically competitive.
- BDT volatility — USD/CAD denominated funds preferred.
Police certificate
Special Branch (SB) Dhaka police clearance via passport.gov.bd portal.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES is standard. Education Board and Foreign Ministry attestation typically required first.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Dhaka
Canadian embassy / high commission
High Commission of Canada, United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka.
Common information requests from Bangladesh
- study permit processing time Bangladesh
- biometric Dhaka Canada
- Canada PR from Bangladesh
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