A diplomatic source said the three missions concerned were Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi (in pic), deputy high commission in Kolkata and Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala DHAKA: The Muhammed Yunus-led interim govt on Thursday said it had asked Bangladesh’s three key diplomatic missions in India to keep their visa sections closed for the “time being” because of “security reasons”. With this, Dhaka, which did not elaborate on the reasons, has sought to further strain the tense relations between the two neighbours.Though foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain did not mention the names of the missions, a diplomatic source said these were the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi, deputy high commissi-on in Kolkata and Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala. There are Bangladesh missions stationed in Mumbai and Chennai, too.India, however, has kept its diplomatic facilities open, including its high commission in Dhaka and five assistant high commissions, to process visa applications – especially of those seeking medical treatment – despite massive protests near these establishments after anti-India radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi was shot on Dec 12 in the Bangladesh capital and died six days later.”We have asked our three missions to keep their visa sections closed for the time being. It’s a security issue,” Hossain said while responding to a question at a press briefing in the ministry of foreign affairs.Asked about Bangladesh’s “potential interest” in procuring the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, the foreign adviser said, “I can’t talk about this today. Talks are underway. You will know once things are finalised.” Pakistan in a statement on Wednesday had claimed that “detailed discussions were held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft” between the two nations in Islamabad.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Targets Mamata Banerjee Over ED Raid At I-PAC, Alleges Evidence TamperingFrom Op Sindoor To Venezuela: How Chinese Air Defence And Radar Systems Continue To Fail NationsDipu Das Lynching: Bangladesh Police Arrest Man Who Incited Mob As Attacks Against Hindus ContinueFrance Ditches Global South, Collective West As Jaishankar Warns Europe Of Changing World Order’Naughty, Nasty HM’: Mamata Slams Amit Shah After ED Raids TMC Leader Amid SIR RowPM Modi Launches ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, Recalls Centuries-Old Resolve Behind Temple’s Revival“US Using Tariffs To Pressure India” Sareen Slams Trump Over Russia Sanction BillDonald Trump Pulls US Out Of India-Led Solar Alliance In Sweeping Exit From 66 Global AgenciesNew CCTV Footage Raises Questions Over Planning Behind Turkman Gate Clashes During Midnight DriveMinor Shooter Accuses National Coach Of Sexual Assault, NRAI Suspends Him Pending Police Inquiry123PhotostoriesHow to deal with difficult people without losing your cool: 5 effective psychology-based tipsBirthday Special: Farhan Akhtar’s movies to watch on OTTFarhan Akhtar’s social media moments with wife and kids10 smart and comforting sooji dishes to enjoy for breakfastExclusive: Viraj Bahl on the public admiration he’s been getting due to Shark Tank India; says ‘I still feel embarrassed when people ask me for selfies’‘Toxic’: Kiara Advani, Nayanthara to Rukmini Vasanth: Meet the leading ladies of Yash’s highly anticipated comeback filmHow to make comforting Gajar Matar Ki Sabzi at home10 most democratic countries in the world12 banana desserts enjoyed around the world’The Office’ to ‘Modern Family’: Best sitcoms to watch on Peacock123Hot PicksMinneapolis Woman ShootMaharashtra civic pollsGold rate todayUAE citizenshipCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensTommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood Net WorthTravis KelceBrandon TatumQuinn HutsonRic Flair Net Worth in 2025Rashee RiceMarshon Lattimore ArrestAnthony EdwardsStefon Diggs
DHAKA: The Muhammed Yunus-led interim govt on Thursday said it had asked Bangladesh’s three key diplomatic missions in India to keep their visa sections closed for the “time being” because of “security reasons”. With this, Dhaka, which did not elaborate on the reasons, has sought to further strain the tense relations between the two neighbours.Though foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain did not mention the names of the missions, a diplomatic source said these were the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi, deputy high commissi-on in Kolkata and Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala. There are Bangladesh missions stationed in Mumbai and Chennai, too.India, however, has kept its diplomatic facilities open, including its high commission in Dhaka and five assistant high commissions, to process visa applications – especially of those seeking medical treatment – despite massive protests near these establishments after anti-India radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi was shot on Dec 12 in the Bangladesh capital and died six days later.“We have asked our three missions to keep their visa sections closed for the time being. It’s a security issue,” Hossain said while responding to a question at a press briefing in the ministry of foreign affairs.Asked about Bangladesh’s “potential interest” in procuring the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, the foreign adviser said, “I can’t talk about this today. Talks are underway. You will know once things are finalised.” Pakistan in a statement on Wednesday had claimed that “detailed discussions were held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft” between the two nations in Islamabad.
