India has temporarily shut its Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, citing growing security concerns and an unstable environment in the capital. The centre, located at Jamuna Future Park, announced it would close operations from 2:00 PM on Wednesday, with all applicants scheduled for visa submissions on that day to be rescheduled for later dates.
The move comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions and a planned protest march toward the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, which raised red flags about safety for staff and visitors. Authorities said the decision was precautionary, aimed at ensuring the well‑being of personnel and applicants in light of the ongoing security situation.
India’s action reflects broader unease over developments in Bangladesh’s political atmosphere. On the same day as the visa centre’s closure, New Delhi summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to express serious concerns about threats to Indian diplomatic missions and to urge Dhaka to safeguard its diplomatic facilities and staff.
The temporary closure underscores the impact of regional political pressures on routine services like visa processing, with both nations navigating a tense phase in their bilateral relationship.
India has temporarily shut its Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, citing growing security concerns and an unstable environment in the capital. The centre, located at Jamuna Future Park, announced it would close operations from 2:00 PM on Wednesday, with all applicants scheduled for visa submissions on that day to be rescheduled for later dates.
The move comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions and a planned protest march toward the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, which raised red flags about safety for staff and visitors. Authorities said the decision was precautionary, aimed at ensuring the well‑being of personnel and applicants in light of the ongoing security situation.
India’s action reflects broader unease over developments in Bangladesh’s political atmosphere. On the same day as the visa centre’s closure, New Delhi summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to express serious concerns about threats to Indian diplomatic missions and to urge Dhaka to safeguard its diplomatic facilities and staff.
The temporary closure underscores the impact of regional political pressures on routine services like visa processing, with both nations navigating a tense phase in their bilateral relationship.
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