Dhaka : The national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines warned travel agents on July 2 to not issue any ticket to passengers travelling to Middle East or any other destination via Kolkata without a transit visa for India since it is mandatory.

The carrier also notifies that if any passenger reports at Kolkata airport without a transit visa for India, he/she will be deported back.

Also, Indian immigration may impose a fine of minimum INR 1,00,000 to each passenger as well as the concerned ticket issuing agent.

All travel agents of Bangladesh are requested by Biman to strictly follow the policy.