Bangladesh Slams Door on Indian Nationals Amid Tensions: Key Visa Services Suspended

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Bangladesh has further tightened its visa policies for Indian nationals, restricting key services in a bid to address growing security concerns. The move comes as tensions between the two neighboring countries continue to escalate. According to the Bangladesh foreign affairs ministry, all categories of visas except business and employment visas have been suspended for Indian nationals. This decision affects consular and visa services at the Bangladesh deputy high commission in Kolkata, as well as missions in Mumbai and Chennai. The restrictions were imposed in response to security concerns stemming from ongoing tensions between the two nations. This decision follows a series of incidents, including vandalism at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri and protests outside the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi. The Bangladesh government has also cited security concerns following the death of a student leader and the lynching of a Hindu worker in Bangladesh. The incidents have led to widespread protests, prompting India to summon the Bangladesh high commissioner to register a protest. In recent days, several Hindus have been killed in Bangladesh, fueling tensions between the two countries. The Bangladesh foreign ministry has summoned the Indian envoy over the security of its missions in India, citing incidents such as vandalism at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri and a protest outside the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi. The suspension of visa services is set to remain in place until further notice, with the Bangladesh government citing 'unavoidable circumstances' as the reason for the decision. The move is seen as a significant escalation in the growing tensions between Bangladesh and India.