Those who had secured medical visa earlier also require special permission via email. Arohi has been trying to reach the high commission via email for 20 days, but has not heard back. Many Bangladeshis frequently travel to India for treatments that are not available in Bangladesh. The measures have restricted access for many Bangladeshi patients, who had been receiving treatment in India, to get drugs. The high commission spokesperson said discussions between the governments over the “air travel bubble” were ongoing and that a decision would be made soon.

Source: bd News24 September 02, 2020 15:22 UTC