Bangladesh: Indian visa operations suspended in Chittagong amid rising tensions

Dec 21, 2025

In an official statement, IVAC Bangladesh confirmed that services would remain halted for an indefinite period. "Due to a recent security incident at AHCI...

Bangladesh allows four transit routes to India

Aug 06, 2023

Chittagong Port-Akhaura-Agartala, Mongla Port-Akhaura-Agartala, Chittagong-Bibirbazar-Srimantapur, and Mongla Port-Bibirbazar-Srimantapur are the four routes.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits near Chittagong in Bangladesh

Nov 26, 2021

Chittagong [Bangladesh], November 26 : An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale struck east of Chittagong, Bangladesh on Friday morning.

Bangladesh lawyer killed after clashes over Hindu priest's arrest, Yunus orders probe

Nov 26, 2024

The law enforcement agencies are on high alert across the country amid tensions in Chittagong. Bangladesh has deployed extra forces in Chittagong and capital...

India signals unease over anti-India march in Bangladesh

Dec 17, 2025

In light of the prevailing security situation, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka will close earlier than its usual closing time on...

At least 37 killed, over 450 injured in Bangladesh container depot fire

Jun 05, 2022

Chittagong [Bangladesh], June 5 : The death toll in the massive fire which broke out in Sitakunda Upazila in Chittagong, Bangladesh on Saturday night...