In Bangladesh, tensions flared in Rajshahi on Thursday after police stopped a protest march heading towards the office of the Assistant High Commission of India, triggering brief clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel. Following the standoff, protesters staged a sit-in on a road around 100 yards from the diplomatic office, where they continued raising slogans and delivering speeches under heightened security. Amid security concerns, Indian Visa Application Centres in Rajshahi and Khulna remained closed for the day.The Indian Visa Application Centre in Bangladesh issued a statement saying, “In view of the on-going security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC Rajshahi and Khulna will be closed today (18.12.2025). All applicants who have appointment slots booked for submission today will be given a slot at a later date.”
The incident came a day after similar tensions were reported in Dhaka, where police blocked a march towards the Indian High Commission, leading authorities to tighten security across the diplomatic zone. The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which was impacted by Wednesday’s protest, resumed normal operations on Thursday.
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