India, Jan. 8 -- Amid escalating tensions with India, Bangladesh has reportedly further restricted visa issuance for Indian nationals, extending the curbs to its missions in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.

Bangladesh's foreign affairs ministry confirmed the decision on Wednesday night, Dhaka Tribune reported. The restrictions, which suspend all categories of visas except business and employment visas, came into effect from Thursday.

The ministry stated that consular and visa services have been halted at the Bangladesh deputy high commission in Kolkata, adding that tourist and other visa services for Indians have also been suspended at its missions in Mumbai and Chennai.

The decision was made against the backdrop of security concerns over ...