Trump's US Imposes $15,000 Visa Bond on Bangladeshis, 24 Other Nations

• The Trump administration mandates a visa bond of up to $15,000 for citizens of 25 new countries, including Bangladesh, effective January 21.
• Bangladesh is among 25 nations added to the list, bringing the total to 38 countries requiring this security deposit for US entry.
• The bond, equivalent to approximately 1.835 million Taka for Bangladeshis, aims to prevent visa overstays but does not guarantee approval.
• New rules also require in-person interviews, social media history, and detailed travel information from applicants and their families.
• If the visa is rejected or conditions are met, the security deposit is refundable; this policy makes US visas significantly more expensive.

Why It Matters: Trump's US tightens visa rules, imposing a hefty $15,000 bond on Bangladeshis and others.