India closes Dhaka IVAC

Jamuna Future Park visa centre shuts indefinitely as security threats and diplomatic tensions escalate in Dhaka

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If you or your clients were planning to submit an Indian visa application in Dhaka on December 17, 2025, everything has stopped.

At 2:00 PM on December 17, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) abruptly suspended operations at its main Dhaka facility. The closure comes amid a sharp spike in diplomatic tension and specific threats of a "siege" against the Indian High Commission.

Here is what you need to know about the shutdown.

What happened?

Announcement: The IVAC released an urgent notification stating: "In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP (Jamuna Future Park) Dhaka will be closed at 2 PM on December 17."

Scope: This affects the Jamuna Future Park center, which is the primary hub processing the bulk of student, medical, and tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens.