[1][2] The wording of the order makes separate mention of those whose father or grandfather were born in the territory and others, but it is unclear that there is any distinction in law between those groups.

[2] The law also describes Bengalis who were in West Pakistan during the 1971 war and facing obstacles over returning as permanent residents eligible for Bangladeshi citizenship.

Bangladeshi citizenship is provided primarily jus sanguinis, or through bloodline, irrespective of the place or the legitimacy of the birth.

Enemy aliens are also people whose country of citizenship is, or was, at war with Bangladesh since the declaration of independence in March 1971 by the father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Citizenship is available by investing a minimum of US$500,000 or by transferring US$1,000,000 in non-repatriable funds to any recognised financial institution in Bangladesh.

Although the initial investment to obtain permanent residency or citizenship is non-repatriable, profits, dividends and salaries are repatriable overseas.

Under its export oriented, private sector led growth strategy and liberal Industrial Policy, Bangladesh offers potential investors and entrepreneurs generous opportunities, tax exemptions and many other incentives for investment.

Gordon Greenidge was conferred honorary citizenship of Bangladesh by the Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, for these outstanding achievements of winning the 1997 ICC Trophy and simultaneously qualifying for the cricket world cup.

[10] Azam’s role during the war and his post-war activities, his return to Bangladesh and subsequent citizenship, as well as his conviction in the incitement in committing genocide have been a focal point of significant public debate and legal scrutiny.

Following Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, approximately half a million "stranded Pakistanis," commonly referred to as Biharis, were left in the newly formed state.

These individuals, primarily of Urdu-speaking descent and tracing their heritage to the Bihar region of India, found themselves in a complex political and legal situation.

[11] Several hundred thousand Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar to Bangladesh, including approximately 200,000 in 1978, following the Burmese military's "Operation Dragon King" in Arakan (now Rakhine State).

This large-scale exodus put considerable pressure on Bangladesh, which was concerned about Myanmar's attempts to label the Rohingyas as Bangladeshi nationals.

This legal change was intended to prevent their forced repatriation to Bangladesh by Myanmar, which has historically refused to recognize the Rohingya as citizens or one of its ethnic groups.

Despite repeated international efforts to resolve the issue, most Rohingya refugees remain unable to return to Myanmar due to ongoing persecution and fear of the military regime.