Anti-India protests in Bangladesh: Kolkata’s ‘mini bangla’ feels the heat over blow to business as visa disruptions choke tourist inflow
Kolkata's "mini Bangladesh" faces a severe economic blow as visa centre closures in Bangladesh deter visitors. Traders report a prolonged downturn, with fears of further decline in tourism and medical travel. The halt in applications, particularly for medical visas, has drastically reduced footfall, impacting hotels, retailers, and transport services reliant on Bangladeshi patrons.
