Dhaka: Indian on Thursday resumed operations at its visa software centre in Dhaka, a day after closing it over escalated safety considerations, however closed two different an identical amenities in different elements of Bangladesh, officers and experiences mentioned.
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at southwestern Khulna and northwestern Rajshahi had been closed on the identical grounds of safety considerations.
There are 5 IVAC centres in Bangladesh. Apart from these in Dhaka, Khulna and Rajshahi, the 2 others are within the northeastern port metropolis of Chattogram and northeastern Sylhet. The IVAC at Dhaka’s Jamuna Future Park is the primary, built-in centre for all Indian visa companies within the capital.
“Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka is now operational and functioning usually,” an IVAC official advised PTI.
IVAC’s Dhaka centre on Wednesday introduced momentary closure amid escalated tensions when a big group of anti-India protestors headed in direction of the Indian High Commission.
But the centre, on its web site, mentioned the IVAC closed its two centres in Khulna and Rajshahi on Thursday.
“In view of the on-going safety scenario, we want to carry to your type discover that IVAC Rajshahi and Khulna shall be closed at present (18.12.2025),” it mentioned, including, “All candidates who’ve appointment slots booked for submission at present shall be given a slot at a later date.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its sturdy concern over sure extremist parts saying plans to create a safety scenario across the Indian mission in Dhaka.
“We count on the interim authorities to make sure the security of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in step with its diplomatic obligations,” it mentioned. The envoy was apprised of India’s sturdy considerations concerning the deteriorating safety setting in Bangladesh, it added.
