Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 18 -- Bangladesh's participation in the 26th Cable TV Show Kolkata owing to visa constraints amid the volatile political situation in Dhaka, media reports said.

"In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today," the centre said in a notification, according to the Dhaka Tribune.

The notice added that applicants who had appointments scheduled for visa submissions on Wednesday would not be rescheduled for a later date.

The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park (JFP) is the primary integrated facility handling all Indian visa services in Dhaka.

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