Bangladesh will pursue diplomatic efforts to secure an exemption from the United States’ newly imposed visa bond requirement, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he explained that the US decision was not directed solely at Bangladesh but applied to several countries. The US State Department’s travel website states that citizens of 38 countries must now deposit up to 15,000 US dollars as a visa bond when applying for entry.
Hossain noted that Washington’s concerns stem from perceived misuse of immigration and social security systems. He described the inclusion of Bangladesh in the list as unfortunate but not surprising, given the broader policy context. He emphasized that irregular migration is a long-standing policy issue and reiterated the interim government’s opposition to such migration, calling for sustainable solutions.
According to the US announcement, the new bond requirement will take effect on January 21, with some exceptions. Bangladesh’s diplomatic initiative aims to ease the burden on its citizens affected by the new rule.
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