The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has temporarily suspended all consular services and visa issuance until further notice, the High Commission said in a notice issued on Monday (December 22).
The notice said the action was taken due to “unforeseen circumstances” and apologized for the inconvenience caused to service users. No specific timeline was given for when operations would return to normal.
The decision comes at a time when a protest took place in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on the night of December 20. At that time, a group of extremist protesters raised slogans protesting the killing of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and created tension around the diplomatic mission. There were also allegations of threats against the High Commissioner during the protest, although the Bangladesh government has rejected India’s explanation on this matter.
It is believed that this temporary suspension was given considering diplomatic security and the recent situation.