India, Jan. 19 -- The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced that the B1 and B2 visa applicants will be required to pay a bond of up to $15,000 as part of the visa requirements from January 21.

The $15,000 bond for Bangladeshi travellers come after the Trump administration expanded a policy that requires some foreign travellers to pay a hefty security deposit before entering the US.

According to a US State Department order, issued on January 8, 38 countries will now be required to pay a bond while applying for a US visa.

"Starting January 21, 2026, all Bangladeshis approved for a B1/B2 (business/tourist) U.S. visa must pay a bond of up to $15,000. This requirement does not apply to people holding a valid B1/B2 visa issued before January 21,...