Dhaka, March 21 -- Australia has announced that it will process visa applications for Bangladeshi citizens directly from its High Commission in Dhaka, ending the long-standing practice of handling such applications through its mission in New Delhi, India.

This significant development marks a breakthrough for the Interim Government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The announcement came during a phone conversation between Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, and Bangladesh's Adviser for Home Affairs, Lieutenant General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday.

Home Adviser shared this information during a meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday, stating t...