Unlike the restricted database used by law enforcement or banks, this public endpoint allows anyone—with the cardholder’s consent—to scan a QR code printed on the back of the new (or displayed digitally via the e-NID app) and instantly receive basic, non-sensitive demographic information to confirm the card’s authenticity.

You do not need a special license to use the public QR verification. However, you must use an that properly formats the request to service.nidw.gov.bd/nid-pub . Many private banks and telcos have integrated this API directly into their customer onboarding software.

The QR code on the NID card serves several purposes:

In the heart of Bangladesh, the government had been working on an innovative solution to streamline the verification process for national ID holders. The initiative, led by the Department of National Identity (NID), aimed to introduce a quick and efficient method for citizens to verify their identities.