There was massive violence in Chittagong after the death of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi in Bangladesh. Many media institutions, cultural centers and political offices were attacked vigorously. In view of this, Indian visa operations have been suspended till further orders.
As violence spread in Bangladesh, protesters attacked the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong late on Thursday night. Diplomatic tensions have increased further since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power in last year’s rebellion. The security forces dispersed the huge crowd that was trying to storm the High Commission building.
Indian visa services suspended
According to the information given by the Central Government, due to a recent security incident at the Indian Visa Application Center (AHCI) located in Chittagong, Indian visa related operations at the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) Chittagong will remain suspended from 21/12/2025 till further orders. An announcement on reopening of the Visa Center will be made after reviewing the situation.
Uproar after the death of Osman Hadi
In recent days, protests have erupted near the Indian High Commission in Dhaka as well as subsidiary high commissions in Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi in Bangladesh, with demonstrators taking to the streets following the deadly attack on Usman Hadi last week. On Thursday, the India Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Dhaka, which was temporarily closed due to security concerns due to anti-India protests, resumed operations.
Anti-India protests continue
Located in Dhaka’s Jamuna Future Park (JFP), IVAC serves as the major integrated hub for all Indian visa services in the capital. Dozens of protesters attempted to march towards the office of the Assistant Indian High Commissioner in Rajshahi and demanded the deportation of all the killers, including Sheikh Hasina. Similar anti-India protests have been taking place in Dhaka and other places for some time.
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