New UK Visa Framework Triggers ‘Silent Suspension’ for Bangladesh and Pakistan
The United Kingdom government’s controversial “emergency brake,” or visa suspension mechanism, is currently in effect for four countries. Student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan are now completely halted. Meanwhile, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new “compliance-based” border control system, which will effectively act as an “indirect restriction” for high-risk countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Sharp Rise in Visa Rejections Worsens Prospects for Bangladeshi Students
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult for Bangladeshi students interested in going to Australia for higher studies. The rate of obtaining student visas in the country has dropped sharply. At the same time, the rejection rate has also increased.
Visa Services Restarted by Bangladesh, India Yet to Decide
India’s tourist visa services for Bangladeshis have remained suspended for the past 18 months due to strained relations during the interim government period. Other visa categories are being issued on a limited scale from only five Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna out of 16 across the country. Medical, double-entry, and business visas are currently available in limited numbers.
Bangladesh Is a World Champion in Fraud: Dr. Yunus
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has commented that Bangladesh is a world champion in fraud. He said, “All our things are fake. Many countries do not accept our passports. Visas are fake, passports are fake. We have turned this into a factory of forgery.”
Bangladesh Hit by Restrictions Not Only from the United States, but Other Countries as Well
The U.S. administration has announced a suspension of immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh.
America Moves to Stop Issuing Visas to Bangladeshi Citizens
The Trump administration is set to suspend the processing of all types of U.S. visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. The news was reported by the Reuters news agency on Wednesday (January 14), citing a spokesperson of the U.S. State Department.
UK universities are shutting their doors to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan
The Financial Times reported on Thursday (4 December) that concerns over visa misuse and strict rules from the Home Office have led UK universities to effectively shut their doors to applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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