In a statement, IVAC Bangladesh said Indian visa services at its Chattogram centre would remain suspended December 21 onwards pending a review of the situation.
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh’s Chittagong (Chattogram) has suspended its operations from Sunday, citing the recent security situation at the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI), Chattogram
In a statement, IVAC Bangladesh said Indian visa services at its Chattogram centre would remain suspended December 21 onwards pending a review of the situation.
“Due to the recent security incident at AHCI Chattogram, Indian visa operations at IVAC Chattogram will remain suspended until further notice,” the statement on their official website said. It added that an announcement on restarting it would be made after an assessment of the situation.
The comes after overnight protests near the AHCI in the city’s Khulshi area. At least four people, including a police personnel, were injured as the cops dispersed the students and local residents, who gathered outside the mission on Friday to protest Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing.
Security has also been beefed up in front of the Assistant High Commission, the Bangladesh Police said.
