India Suspends Chittagong Visa Ops Amid Bangladesh Unrest, Diplomatic Tensions Rise

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News18•21-12-2025, 12:52
India Suspends Chittagong Visa Ops Amid Bangladesh Unrest, Diplomatic Tensions Rise
- •Indian visa operations in Chittagong, Bangladesh, suspended indefinitely due to recent violence and an attack on the Indian Assistant High Commission.
- •The unrest follows the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi and the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina, leading to widespread protests.
- •Protesters attempted to storm the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
- •India had previously resumed operations at its Dhaka visa center but summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner over threats and anti-India statements.
- •India-Bangladesh relations are strained, with allegations of attackers fleeing to India and Sheikh Hasina residing in New Delhi after her ouster.
Why It Matters: India halts Chittagong visa services due to unrest and attacks, highlighting escalating diplomatic strain.
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