Italy to clear 20,000 visas by Dec: foreign adviser

A meeting between Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser and Italian officials has resulted in Italy’s commitment to clear 20,000 pending visa applications from Bangladeshi nationals by December. Italy plans to increase embassy staff in Dhaka to expedite the process. While advising against protests, officials emphasized that possessing a ‘nulla osta’ doesn’t guarantee visa approval. The Italian Embassy will maintain strict document verification and continues working with Bangladesh to promote legal migration pathways.READ FULL