Chittagong, Dec. 21 -- The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chittagong has announced the immediate suspension of all visa operations, effective Sunday, following a security incident at the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in the port city.

In an official statement, IVAC Bangladesh confirmed that services would remain halted for an indefinite period. "Due to a recent security incident at AHCI Chittagong, Indian visa operations at IVAC Chittagong will remain suspended from 21/12/2025 until further notice," the statement read.

The suspension follows reports of unrest and security concerns near the diplomatic mission earlier this week.

The IVAC has clarified that the decision to resume services will depend on a thorough as...