India closes visa application center in Dhaka due to security issues.

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has temporarily suspended its operations due to the prevailing security situation.

The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park serves as the primary hub for all Indian visa services in the capital.

“In light of the ongoing security challenges, we regret to inform you that IVAC JFP Dhaka will close at 2 pm today,” stated the IVAC in an announcement.
The IVAC noted that all applicants with scheduled appointments for submission on Wednesday will have their slots rescheduled for a future date.

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Earlier, in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh’s ambassador Riaz Hamidullah to express serious concerns regarding certain extremist elements that announced intentions to create a security issue surrounding the Indian mission in Dhaka.

Trouble in Dhaka

“We expect the interim government to guarantee the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh as part of its diplomatic responsibilities,” the MEA stated.

The ambassador was informed of India’s deep worries regarding the worsening security conditions in Bangladesh.

Indian officials expressed frustration over the lack of action taken by the Bangladesh interim government regarding recent incidents, labeling them as “unfortunate”.

“India categorically rejects the misleading narrative being pushed by extremist groups concerning certain recent occurrences in Bangladesh,” the MEA emphasized in a statement.

“It is regrettable that the interim government has neither conducted a comprehensive inquiry nor provided substantial evidence to India regarding these incidents,” it concluded.