Economic Slump in Kolkata as India Halts Visas for Bangladeshis: ₹5,000 Crore Loss Reported

Since the fall of the Awami League government in Bangladesh on August 5 last year, the Indian government has effectively halted visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals amid the resulting political uncertainty. This prolonged visa freeze—ongoing for nearly a year—has caused a sharp decline in Kolkata’s tourism-driven economy.