immigration - October 15, 2026

South Africa on Edge Amid Anti-Migrant Protests

Anti-immigrant groups set June 30 as an unofficial "deadline" for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests taking place across South Africa. Across South Africa, thousands of demonstrators converged in various locations

'Except Israel' Returning to Passports; Tungipara Mausoleum Being Removed

The phrase "Except Israel" is being reintroduced to Bangladeshi passports. The BNP government is set to reinstate this phrase, which was removed six years ago during the tenure of the

Senior Journalist Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury Turned Back from Airport

Senior journalist Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury was prevented from traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon

US Embassy Issues New Warning for Bangladeshis on Visitor Visas

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has issued a fresh warning for Bangladeshi citizens planning to travel to the United States on B1/B2 visitor visas, outlining strict prohibitions on certain activities. In

US Increases Visa and Green Card Processing Fees

In a significant development for those seeking expedited entry or residency in the United States, immigration authorities have announced a major hike in processing fees. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Partial Govt Shutdown Begins in the U.S. Again

A partial government shutdown has once again commenced in the United States due to complications regarding the enactment of funding legislation. The crisis was triggered after proposed allocation packages for

Ex-Malaysian Immigration Official Arrested for Taking Bribes to Admit Bangladesh

Mastura Aziz (49), a former Deputy Assistant Director of Immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes totaling approximately 140,000 Ringgit. She is accused of facilitating

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