The road in front of Jamuna Future Park in the capital
swelters under the scorching sun. Crowds spill onto the street. Long queues
have formed outside the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) since early morning.
Some people clutch passports, while others wear expressions of anxiety. Indian
visas have resumed after a two-year hiatus. But instead of relief, applicants
now face mounting hardship. Although the visa fee remains nominal, ordinary
people say they are being forced to pay exorbit...