As Bangladesh is witnessing a political crisis, in the wake of anti-government protests and the resignation of long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, all Indian visa application centres in the country have been temporarily closed down and will remain so until further orders, reports said.
As per sources, Indian diplomats stationed in Bangladesh currently remain in the country, as New Delhi hasn’t ordered the closure of its missions.
“All IVACs will remain closed till further notice, due to unstable situation. Next application date will be informed through SMS & It is requested to pick up the passport on the next working day,” read a notice on the Indian Visa Application Center website, as quoted by Business Today.
The development comes a day after India evacuated 190 non-essential staff and their families from its High Commission and consulates in Bangladesh.
India has a high commission in Dhaka and consulates in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet.
