New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh's Indian Visa Application Centre closure entered day 2 on Thursday after the authorities announced temporarily closed 2 IVAC amid security concerns. In the backdrop of escalating tensions towards India and deteriorating security situation, the IVAC Rajshahi and Khulna centres in Bangladesh announced the closure on 18 December.

The State Bank of India - the only authorised agency for receiving visa applications in Bangladesh - in a notice stated, "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 ...