India has resumed tourist visa services for Bangladeshi citizens from Sunday, marking a significant step toward normalizing bilateral relations. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi announced the decision, with visa processing available through five centres across Bangladesh, strengthening travel and people-to-people connectivity.
India has officially announced the resumption of tourist visa services for Bangladeshi citizens from Sunday, marking an important milestone in restoring normal bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. The decision is expected to facilitate easier travel, promote tourism, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges after a prolonged period of restricted visa services.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, during a press conference held at the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. He stated that tourist visa services would now be available through five Indian Visa Application Centres located in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Khulna, ensuring wider accessibility for applicants across Bangladesh.
Earlier in the day, High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi formally presented his credentials to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban, officially assuming his diplomatic responsibilities in the country.
The restoration of tourist visas is being viewed as a positive development in India-Bangladesh relations, reflecting both nations’ commitment to enhancing cooperation and rebuilding regular travel arrangements. The move is also expected to benefit families, tourists, and businesses by improving cross-border mobility and encouraging greater cultural and economic interaction.
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Officials believe the resumption of tourist visa services will further reinforce the long-standing friendship between India and Bangladesh while creating new opportunities for tourism, trade, and regional connectivity in the coming months.
