ANI file photo DHAKA: Amid growing tensions between Bangladesh and India, Dhaka suspended Monday consular and visa services due to “unavoidable circumstances” from its high commission in Delhi. This even as India reopened its visa centres in Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet, keeping “humanitarian needs in mind”, especially of those applying for medical visas, and despite the security threat to its diplomatic facilities.Bangladesh’s move came a day after it claimed that protests near its high commission left the “high commissioner and his family feeling threatened”. India slammed Dhaka’s attempts to draw a false equivalence between protests targeting its facilities in Bangladesh and outside the Bangladeshi mission in Delhi. Dhaka’s charge was trashed by the foreign ministry officials as “misleading propaganda”.The Indian visa centre in Chittagong remains closed after a mob pelted the Indian assistant high commissioner’s residence with stones on Thursday, with demonstrators coming precariously close to the diplomatic facility despite the presence of Bangladeshi security personnel. The visa services in Khulna and Rajshahi were also closed Thursday in the wake of massive “anti-India” protests in the country.In Dhaka, a senior Indian visa application centre official said, “Keeping humanitarian needs in mind and despite the evolving security situation, the Indian high commission continues to operate the visa centres at Dhaka, Khulna, Sylhet and Rajshahi.”Though the centre at the Indian high commission in Dhaka was closed Wednesday after protesters had gathered near it, it was opened a day later.Indian envoy speaks to medical visa-seekersIn a notification, Bangladesh high commission said, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, all consular and visa services from high commission in New Delhi are temporarily suspended until further notice.” Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma visited IVAC in Dhaka Monday to take stock of functioning of visa services. He spoke to visa applicants, many of whom were applying for medical visas.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNew Video Reveals Final Moments of Hindu Man Dipu Before Lynching in BangladeshIndians Trapped By H-1B Renewal Chaos As US VP JD Vance Defends Visa Curbs As Christian PoliticsEx-TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Launches New Party, Targets Mamata Banerjee Ahead of PollsMuhammad Yunus Interim Rule Sparks Alarm, Indian Diplomats Back Hasina On Anti India Narrative ShiftYogi Adityanath Says Vande Mataram Became Victim of Congress Appeasement PoliticsNew Zealand India FTA Sparks Coalition Rift As PM Christopher Luxon Backs Deal, NZ First Rejects ItGujarat Student Says He Was Forced To Fight For Russia As Indians Remain Trapped Ukraine War CrisisPTI Leaders Hold Massive Protest in Peshawar Against Imran Khan’s 17-Year Jail SentenceBangladesh Turmoil: Another Youth Leader Shot In Head Days After Osman Hadi’s KillingAravalli Hills Row: Why Definition Battle Could Decide Mining Water Security And AQI In North India123PhotostoriesDoes Niagara Falls freeze over in winter? Here’s the truth5 reasons why okra water has become a go-to drink for people who want to manage their sugar levelsFrozen but fearless: 5 snowy animals that rule the coldest places on earthHbA1c over 6%? Nephrologist shares tests that matter beyond this level of blood sugarWhy should you add this leaf powder to your homemade winter soups? Here’s how you can make this super healthy soup10 most loved countries in the world in 2025Discover the secret of financial success according to your birth dateTop 10 richest countries in the world in 20257 simple fruit plants ideal for a lush balcony garden6 quirky book titles that instantly spark curiosity at first glance123Hot PicksUAE WeatherEpstein files releasedGold price predictionGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingTom BradyDeshaun WatsonShai Gilgeous Alexander NBA ContractLeBron JamesVictor WembanyamaLos Angeles DodgersPaul Heyman and Marla Heyman Net WorthRavens vs PatriotsJason KelceCharles Barkley
DHAKA: Amid growing tensions between Bangladesh and India, Dhaka suspended Monday consular and visa services due to “unavoidable circumstances” from its high commission in Delhi. This even as India reopened its visa centres in Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet, keeping “humanitarian needs in mind”, especially of those applying for medical visas, and despite the security threat to its diplomatic facilities.Bangladesh’s move came a day after it claimed that protests near its high commission left the “high commissioner and his family feeling threatened”. India slammed Dhaka’s attempts to draw a false equivalence between protests targeting its facilities in Bangladesh and outside the Bangladeshi mission in Delhi. Dhaka’s charge was trashed by the foreign ministry officials as “misleading propaganda”.The Indian visa centre in Chittagong remains closed after a mob pelted the Indian assistant high commissioner’s residence with stones on Thursday, with demonstrators coming precariously close to the diplomatic facility despite the presence of Bangladeshi security personnel. The visa services in Khulna and Rajshahi were also closed Thursday in the wake of massive “anti-India” protests in the country.In Dhaka, a senior Indian visa application centre official said, “Keeping humanitarian needs in mind and despite the evolving security situation, the Indian high commission continues to operate the visa centres at Dhaka, Khulna, Sylhet and Rajshahi.”Though the centre at the Indian high commission in Dhaka was closed Wednesday after protesters had gathered near it, it was opened a day later.
Indian envoy speaks to medical visa-seekers
In a notification, Bangladesh high commission said, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, all consular and visa services from high commission in New Delhi are temporarily suspended until further notice.” Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma visited IVAC in Dhaka Monday to take stock of functioning of visa services. He spoke to visa applicants, many of whom were applying for medical visas.
