Bangladesh Crisis: Indian visa centers have been closed indefinitely in crisis-hit Bangladesh. It seems that this decision was taken in view of the volatile situation.
A message has been posted on the online portal to apply for Indian Visa. All visa application centers across Bangladesh are closed until further notice. We have taken this decision in view of the volatile situation. We will inform you about the next application date through SMS
In the background of uncertainty, it is known that the staff working in the Indian High Commission and Consulate in Bangladesh who are not on emergency duty and their families have already been brought to Delhi. However, the central government sources disclosed that the diplomats will remain in the bungalow and the diplomatic offices will function as usual. It is in this order that the recent closure of visa centers has become a priority. India has a High Commission in Dhaka and consulates in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet.
Security is tight on Odisha coast
Meanwhile, in view of the tensions in Bangladesh, security has been tightened on the coast of Odisha. A strong surveillance has been established in the 480 km coastal area. This decision was taken as a precautionary measure against the possibility of illegal entry by Bangladeshis in small boats. During the riots, it was learned that the Odisha Police had received information that some criminals had come out of Bangla jails
