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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/flags/large/bg-lgflag.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/bg-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/bg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/sas/bg_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Somapura_Mahavihara%2C_Bangladesh.jpg/800px-Somapura_Mahavihara%2C_Bangladesh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Ancient Somapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Somapura_Mahavihara%2C_Bangladesh.jpg/800px-Somapura_Mahavihara%2C_Bangladesh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Ancient Somapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Agriculture_of_Bangladesh_11.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rice cultivation in Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Agriculture_of_Bangladesh_11.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rice cultivation.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Festival_of_sacred_bath_%28Baruni_snan-_in_Bengali%29_in_Bangladesh.jpg/800px-Festival_of_sacred_bath_%28Baruni_snan-_in_Bengali%29_in_Bangladesh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Festival of the Sacred Bath in Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Festival_of_sacred_bath_%28Baruni_snan-_in_Bengali%29_in_Bangladesh.jpg/800px-Festival_of_sacred_bath_%28Baruni_snan-_in_Bengali%29_in_Bangladesh.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The Festival of the Sacred Bath.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Curzon_hall_front.jpg/800px-Curzon_hall_front.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Curzon Hall, Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Curzon_hall_front.jpg/800px-Curzon_hall_front.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Curzon Hall.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Children_in_rural_school.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Children in a rural school in Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Children_in_rural_school.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Rural school children.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/66/152945444_6f8787bcea_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Cox's Market, Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm1.staticflickr.com/66/152945444_6f8787bcea_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Cox's Market.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1237/4727103455_9e4443ee41_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Woman in Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1237/4727103455_9e4443ee41_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bangladeshi women.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6083/6035281077_a49cd0ea90_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A riverboat library in Bangladesh.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6083/6035281077_a49cd0ea90_n.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''A riverboat library in [[Bangladesh]].'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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=About Bangladesh=
  
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Bangladesh is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]]([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).
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Muslim conversions and settlement in the region now referred to as [[Bangladesh]] began in the 10th century, primarily from Arab and Persian traders and preachers. Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area in the 16th century. Eventually the area known as Bengal, primarily Hindu in the western section and mostly Muslim in the eastern half, became part of British [[India]].  To learn more, read [[About Bangladesh]].
  
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Bangladeshi law does not allow for full adoptions of Bangladeshi children in Bangladesh.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] considering adopting a Bangladeshi child must obtain guardianship from a Bangladeshi court and subsequently [[adopt]] the child in the United States.  For more information, please refer to U.S. State Department [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/faqs/adoption_of_children_countries_islamic_sharia_observed.php FAQs].  Only citizens of Bangladesh may obtain guardianship of Bangladeshi children.  Since Bangladesh allows for dual citizenship, U.S. citizens who are also Bangladeshi citizens may be appointed guardians of Bangladeshi children.
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[[Bangladesh]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]]([http://adoption.state.gov/hague_convention/overview.php Hague Adoption Convention]).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=8:1.0.1.2.8&idno=8#8:1.0.1.2.8.1.1.3 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, read about [[Bangladesh and the Hague Convention]].
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There have been a number of instances in which U.S. citizens have been incorrectly advised by legal practitioners and have entered into fostering/adoption arrangements which, even though endorsed by local Bangladeshi courts, do not meet the requirements of Bangladeshi law. Adoptions that are not completed in accordance with Bangladeshi law will not meet the requirements for the issuance of a U.S. immigrant visa.  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] who intend to [[adopt]] a Bangladeshi child should not attempt to circumvent the legal guardianship process.
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U.S. citizens interested in adopting a child from Bangladesh are strongly encouraged to contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in New Delhi and the Consular Section in the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka before applying for guardianship.  Obtaining legal guardianship under the Bangladeshi law does not guarantee that the child will qualify for a U.S. immigrant visa.
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'''U.S. IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS'''
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To bring an [[adopted]] child to the United States from Bangladesh, you must meet [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who_can_adopt/eligibility.php eligibility and suitability requirements]. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines [http://adoption.state.gov/adoption_process/who.php who can adopt] under U.S. immigration law.
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Additionally, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of orphan] under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States on an IR-3 or IR-4 immigrant visa.
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=Who Can Adopt=
 
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet the following requirements in order to obtain guardianship of a child from Bangladesh with the intention of adopting the child in the United States:
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==Residency==
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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In order to qualify for U.S. immigration, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of an orphan] under U.S. immigration law.  [[Bangladesh]] does not have any specific provisions of law related to [[guardianship]] of siblings or [[guardianship]] of [[Special Needs Children|special needs children]].  To learn more, read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Bangladesh]].
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In order to qualify for U.S. immigration, a child must meet the [http://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/orphan definition of an orphan] under U.S. immigration law.  Bangladesh does not have any specific provisions of law related to guardianship of siblings or guardianship of [[Special Needs Children|special needs children]].  There is no waiting period or required [[Foster Care|foster care]] before a guardianship order may be entered by the Family Court.
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''Caution:  Prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable.  In Bangladesh, a child may be placed in an [[orphanage]] because his/her parents are unable to provide financial support.  In such a case, the parents have not abandoned the child and they intend for the child to return home when the family’s financial circumstances improve.''
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There is no independent central government [[adoption]] authority in [[Bangladesh]].  The Family Court has sole [[jurisdiction]] over family matters. Continue reading to learn more about [[How to Adopt from Bangladesh]].
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==The Process==
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'''1.  Contact a Lawyer in Bangladesh'''
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'''''There are no [[Adoption Agencies|adoption agencies]] in Bangladesh.'''''  However, there are numerous lawyers in Bangladesh who may initiate guardianship proceedings.  The U.S. Embassy maintains a [http://dhaka.usembassy.gov/legal_resources.html list of attorneys] with family law experience in Bangladesh.  The Embassy can provide contact information for established local charitable orphanages.
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U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Read more about [[Traveling Abroad in Bangladesh]].
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Many [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] find it important to find support after the [[adoption]].  There are many public and private nonprofit post-[[adoption]] services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and [[adoptee]] organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin.  Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.
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Revision as of 06:28, 21 August 2014

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Ancient Somapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Rice cultivation.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

The Festival of the Sacred Bath.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Curzon Hall.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Rural school children.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Cox's Market.
Source: flickr.com.

Bangladeshi women.
Source: flickr.com.

A riverboat library in .
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Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

About Bangladesh

Muslim conversions and settlement in the region now referred to as Bangladesh began in the 10th century, primarily from Arab and Persian traders and preachers. Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area in the 16th century. Eventually the area known as Bengal, primarily Hindu in the western section and mostly Muslim in the eastern half, became part of British India. To learn more, read About Bangladesh.

Hague Convention Information

Bangladesh is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption(Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, read about Bangladesh and the Hague Convention.

Who Can Adopt

Read about Who Can Adopt from Bangladesh

Who Can Be Adopted

In order to qualify for U.S. immigration, a child must meet the definition of an orphan under U.S. immigration law. Bangladesh does not have any specific provisions of law related to guardianship of siblings or guardianship of special needs children. To learn more, read about Who Can Be Adopted from Bangladesh.

How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Bangladesh’s Adoption Authority

There is no independent central government adoption authority in Bangladesh. The Family Court has sole jurisdiction over family matters. Continue reading to learn more about How to Adopt from Bangladesh.

Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

U.S. citizens are required by law to enter and depart the United States on a valid U.S. passport. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Read more about Traveling Abroad in Bangladesh.

After Adoption

Post-Adoption Resources


Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. There are many public and private nonprofit post-adoption services available for children and their families. There are also numerous adoptive family support groups and adoptee organizations active in the United States that provide a network of options for adoptees who seek out other adoptees from the same country of origin. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family, whether it is another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Groups for Adopting Persons


NOTE: Inclusion of non-U.S. government links does not imply endorsement of contents.


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh

Madani Avenue, Baridhara Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Tel: +880 2 885-5500 Fax: +880 2 882-3744 Email: DhakaAdoptions@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh


Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

3510, International Drive, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: (202) 244-0183, (202) 244-7830 Fax: (202) 244-5366 Internet: Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh


The People’s Republic of Bangladesh also has consulates in New York and Los Angeles.


Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI, SA-17A, 9th Floor Washington, D.C. 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AdoptionUSCA@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: USCIS


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition:

National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@uscis.dhs.gov

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information[1]