Apply as a Bride — Ideal Marriage Bureau (IMB)
Unmarried, divorced or widowed — submit your biodata online to find a practising groom through a Shariah-based, ulama-supervised process. No photo is taken, and your name and number stay private.
Who can apply
- Muslim women aged 18 or over.
- Unmarried, divorced or widowed — with or without children.
- Living in Bangladesh or abroad — expats are verified by video call.
- Willing to give true information and keep Shariah purdah and IMB's commitments.
How to apply
- 1RegisterCreate an account with your mobile number, verified by a one-time code (OTP).
- 2Fill in the biodata formDetails about yourself, your family, children and the groom you seek; add a guardian's number and your NID. No photo is needed.
- 3VerificationThe IMB team checks your details; a meeting at the office or a video call if needed.
- 4ApprovalOnce approved, your biodata is shown only to verified grooms — without your name, number or address.
- 5Receiving grooms' CVsWhen a groom collects your number, his CV arrives in your account for you to consider.
What you need
- National ID (NID) or birth certificate.
- If divorced, the divorce papers; if widowed, the husband's death or inheritance certificate.
- A guardian's or family member's phone number. No photo is needed.
There is no registration fee for brides. Fees for other services are on the Activities & fees page. How your information is protected is described in the Privacy Policy.
Common questions
Will anyone see my photo?
No. Brides are never asked for a photo.
Who can see my name and number?
Only the IMB team. Verified grooms see your biodata without name or number; when one collects your number, his CV comes to you first.
Can divorced or widowed women apply?
Of course, with or without children; upload the divorce papers or the death certificate.
Does applying cost anything?
There is no registration fee for brides.
Learn more on How it works, the FAQ or the other application page.