India’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday formally assumed office and immediately announced the resumption of normal tourist visa services for Bangladeshi nationals from 28 June, ending a nearly two-year suspension.&nbsp;Mr Trivedi presented his credentials to Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban earlier in the day before heading directly to the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. There, he inspected operations amid what he described as a large footfall of applicants.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-to-visit-seychelles-for-golden-jubilee-celebrations-1782403264258">Indian PM Modi to visit Seychelles for Golden Jubilee celebrations</a>&nbsp;“I am very happy to announce that we are resuming our normal visa applications for tourist visas, which can be submitted from Sunday, the 28th of June 2026,” he said. “We hope that this will further strengthen the people-to-people ties between our two sovereign nations.”<h2>Normalising bilateral ties?</h2>&nbsp;Medical and urgent visas will continue to be issued on humanitarian grounds, with operations running through five visa centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet. Further expansion to other cities is planned. The resumption marks a step towards normalising bilateral ties under Bangladesh’s new political dispensation. The visa services were vastly curtailed during Yunus term after attacks on Indian missions.&nbsp;The announcement comes as India has elevated Mr Trivedi to the equivalent rank of a Union Cabinet Minister in the national Table of Precedence for ceremonial purposes, a rare distinction that signals the high-priority New Delhi attaches to relations with Dhaka. In the past, Indian envoys such as Dr L.M. Singhvi, who served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in the 1990s has been granted cabinet rank. &nbsp;

The resumption marks a step towards normalising bilateral ties under Bangladesh’s new political dispensation. The visa services were vastly curtailed during Yunus term after attacks on Indian missions.

India’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday formally assumed office and immediately announced the resumption of normal tourist visa services for Bangladeshi nationals from 28 June, ending a nearly two-year suspension. Mr Trivedi presented his credentials to Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban earlier in the day before heading directly to the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. There, he inspected operations amid what he described as a large footfall of applicants. ALSO READ: Indian PM Modi to visit Seychelles for Golden Jubilee celebrations “I am very happy to announce that we are resuming our normal visa applications for tourist visas, which can be submitted from Sunday, the 28th of June 2026,” he said. “We hope that this will further strengthen the people-to-people ties between our two sovereign nations.” Normalising bilateral ties? Medical and urgent visas will continue to be issued on humanitarian grounds, with operations running through five visa centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet. Further expansion to other cities is planned. The resumption marks a step towards normalising bilateral ties under Bangladesh’s new political dispensation. The visa services were vastly curtailed during Yunus term after attacks on Indian missions. The announcement comes as India has elevated Mr Trivedi to the equivalent rank of a Union Cabinet Minister in the national Table of Precedence for ceremonial purposes, a rare distinction that signals the high-priority New Delhi attaches to relations with Dhaka. In the past, Indian envoys such as Dr L.M. Singhvi, who served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in the 1990s has been granted cabinet rank.

The resumption marks a step towards normalising bilateral ties under Bangladesh’s new political dispensation. The visa services were vastly curtailed during Yunus term after attacks on Indian missions.

New Indian envoy in Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi announces visa restart on first day

Bangladesh has resumed full visa and consular services at its missions in India, including in New Delhi, Agartala, and Siliguri, as ties take a positive turn. Services had been suspended since late December 2025 amid security concerns and protests near diplomatic premises. The suspension began on 22 December, when the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala halted consular operations indefinitely, citing "unavoidable circumstances". The visa application centre in Siliguri followed suit shortly after.The resumption comes just days after a major political shift in Dhaka. Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as Prime Minister following his party's decisive victory in recent elections, ending the Yunus-led interim period that had seen relations with India deteriorate sharply.Resumption of visas is an early signal from the new government of its intent to reset ties with New Delhi. Under the previous interim setup, anti-India sentiment had risen, with incidents including threats to Indian missions and restrictions on visa processing.The thaw has been underscored at the leadership level. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Bangladeshi counterpart shortly after the oath-taking and extended a formal invitation for Rahman to visit India at the earliest convenience, along with his family. The invitation was conveyed in a personal letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka.PM Modi congratulated Rahman on the BNP's electoral success, describing it as a reflection of public trust in his leadership, and expressed eagerness to collaborate on connectivity, trade, energy, and regional cooperation.The developments are seen as positive elements in India-Bangladesh relations, which have historically been close but faced challenges under the Yunus interim government. The swift restoration of visa services is expected to ease people-to-people contacts and boost economic exchanges between the neighbours.

Under the previous interim setup, anti-India sentiment had risen, with incidents including threats to Indian missions and restrictions on visa processing.

Bangladesh has resumed full visa and consular services at its missions in India, including in New Delhi, Agartala, and Siliguri, as ties take a positive turn. Services had been suspended since late December 2025 amid security concerns and protests near diplomatic premises. The suspension began on 22 December, when the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala halted consular operations indefinitely, citing "unavoidable circumstances". The visa application centre in Siliguri followed suit shortly after. The resumption comes just days after a major political shift in Dhaka. Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as Prime Minister following his party's decisive victory in recent elections, ending the Yunus-led interim period that had seen relations with India deteriorate sharply. Resumption of visas is an early signal from the new government of its intent to reset ties with New Delhi. Under the previous interim setup, anti-India sentiment had risen, with incidents including threats to Indian missions and restrictions on visa processing. The thaw has been underscored at the leadership level. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Bangladeshi counterpart shortly after the oath-taking and extended a formal invitation for Rahman to visit India at the earliest convenience, along with his family. The invitation was conveyed in a personal letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka. PM Modi congratulated Rahman on the BNP's electoral success, describing it as a reflection of public trust in his leadership, and expressed eagerness to collaborate on connectivity, trade, energy, and regional cooperation. The developments are seen as positive elements in India-Bangladesh relations, which have historically been close but faced challenges under the Yunus interim government. The swift restoration of visa services is expected to ease people-to-people contacts and boost economic exchanges between the neighbours.

Under the previous interim setup, anti-India sentiment had risen, with incidents including threats to Indian missions and restrictions on visa processing.

Bangladesh resumes visa services in India amid thaw in ties with new PM Tarique Rahman

The United States has said it was disappointment over Bangladesh's inability to issue visas and other credentials to a group of international observers "within the timeframe necessary" for monitoring the general election later this month.

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said Friday the delay on the part of the Bangladesh government has "forced" the Asian Network for Free Elections to cancel its observation mission for the December 30 election.

"The United States is disappointed by the Government of Bangladesh's inability to grant credentials and issue visas within the timeframe necessary to conduct a credible international monitoring mission to the majority of international election monitors from the Asian Network for Free Elections, which the US-funded through the National Democratic Institute," he said.

Palladino urged Bangladesh to complete the accreditation of all local NGOs that constitute the Election Working Group, which includes some funded by USAID, so they can conduct election monitoring.

"We encourage the Government of Bangladesh to uphold its commitment to a democratic process by ensuring all Bangladeshis are free to peacefully express themselves and participate in December 30 election," he said.

The Asian Network for Free Elections was established in 1997.

ANFREL strives to promote and support democratisation at national and regional levels in Asia. It has served towards strengthening democratisation in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Timor and Indonesia, according to the information on its website.&nbsp;

The United States has said it was disappointment over Bangladesh's inability to issue visas and other credentials to a group of international observers "within the timeframe necessary" for monitoring the general election later this month.

The United States has said it was disappointment over Bangladesh's inability to issue visas and other credentials to a group of international observers "within the timeframe necessary" for monitoring the general election later this month. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said Friday the delay on the part of the Bangladesh government has "forced" the Asian Network for Free Elections to cancel its observation mission for the December 30 election. "The United States is disappointed by the Government of Bangladesh's inability to grant credentials and issue visas within the timeframe necessary to conduct a credible international monitoring mission to the majority of international election monitors from the Asian Network for Free Elections, which the US-funded through the National Democratic Institute," he said. Palladino urged Bangladesh to complete the accreditation of all local NGOs that constitute the Election Working Group, which includes some funded by USAID, so they can conduct election monitoring. "We encourage the Government of Bangladesh to uphold its commitment to a democratic process by ensuring all Bangladeshis are free to peacefully express themselves and participate in December 30 election," he said. The Asian Network for Free Elections was established in 1997. ANFREL strives to promote and support democratisation at national and regional levels in Asia. It has served towards strengthening democratisation in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Timor and Indonesia, according to the information on its website.

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