The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of "security reasons",

On Tuesday (3 December), Bangladesh suspended visa and consular services at its Assistant High Commission in Agartala, following an incident where a mob breached the mission’s security barricades.

Bangladesh summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to discuss a breach at the Bangladesh assistant high commission in Agartala. The MEA condemned the incident involving demonstrators. Tensions have escalated due to rising attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das,

Seven people were arrested on Tuesday for breaching the mission's security barricades and damaging property a day earlier.

Tripura’s BJP-led government has launched an inquiry into the breach. Suspended officers include sub-inspectors Dilu Jamatia, Debabrata Sinha, and Joynal Hossain. Assistant Commandant Kanti Nath Ghosh has also been withdrawn for alleged negligence. Additional security personnel have since been deployed to the mission.

Three police personnel posted at the Assistant High Commission premises were suspended and departmental proceedings have been initiated for alleged negligence in duty.

Agartala, December 3 (IANS): A day after the breach of security at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission (AHC) office in Agartala, the mission of the neighbouring country on Tuesday suspended all visa and consular services for the indefinite period, officials said.

Bangladesh summoned the Indian envoy to protest an attack on its consulate in Agartala. The protest came ahead of Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri's planned visit to Dhaka. India expressed willingness to maintain friendly relations and promote peace and security with Bangladesh.

Bangladesh today summoned India's envoy to Dhaka, hours after closing its visa and consular office in Tripura following a security incident yesterday. Tensions between both countries are high amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

In response to security risks following recent protests and vandalism, Bangladesh has indefinitely suspended visa and consular services in Agartala. The situation raises concerns about diplomatic relations and the safety of citizens.