India Set To Resume All Visas For Bangladeshis Soon

India is expected to resume issuing all categories of visas to Bangladeshi citizens within the next few weeks, signaling a further improvement in ties between the two neighbours.

The move follows Bangladesh’s decision in February to fully reopen visa services for Indian nationals, marking a step toward restoring normal cross-border travel and consular operations.

During a recent visit to New Delhi, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman raised the issue, urging India to reciprocate Dhaka’s move.

Bilateral relations had cooled after political changes in Bangladesh last year, when the government transition led to uncertainty in diplomatic engagement. Citing security concerns, India had restricted visa services, limiting them mainly to emergency medical and family cases.

Relations began to improve earlier this year after the new administration took office. Visits by Indian officials, including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Parliament Speaker Om Birla, to Dhaka reflected renewed diplomatic outreach.

At present, Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions in India—including the High Commission in New Delhi and consulates in Kolkata, Agartala, Mumbai, and Chennai—are operating fully.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah said visa centres that had closed last year resumed operations in February.

Official data show that Bangladesh has issued around 12,000 visas to Indian nationals over the past two months, covering business, tourism, medical, and family visits.

Diplomatic sources indicate that once visa services are fully restored, both countries are expected to focus on strengthening economic cooperation and energy collaboration. Several high-level meetings are also likely in the coming weeks.

The full resumption of Indian visa services is expected to coincide with the arrival of Dinesh Trivedi as the new Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh.