India To Resume Full Visa Services In Bangladesh
India has announced plans to fully resume visa services in Bangladesh in the coming weeks, a senior Indian consular official said, marking a possible improvement in diplomatic ties after months of disruptions. The move comes amid a shifting political context in Dhaka following recent elections.
India To Fully Restore Visa Services In Bangladesh
India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, Aniruddha Das, said efforts are underway to fully restore Indian visa services in Bangladesh after a period of scaled-back operations. Currently, medical and double-entry business visas are being issued, and travel, employment and student visa categories are expected to resume soon. The restoration is seen as part of steps to normalise cross-border travel and consular operations.
The expansion of services will take place through Indian Visa Application Centres in cities including Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi, which had experienced closures or limited operations amid earlier tensions.
Diplomatic Context For Visa Services Resumption
Visa services had been curtailed in Bangladesh amid diplomatic strains related to political unrest in 2024 and 2025. India reduced or suspended operations citing security concerns at its missions and application centres after protests and deteriorating public order. The senior official’s remarks signal a shift toward reinstating full consular activities as relations stabilise under Bangladesh’s new leadership.
Officials highlighted that restoring visa services could facilitate smoother people-to-people exchanges, business travel and educational links between the two nations.
Impact Of Restored Visa Operations On Bilateral Ties
The planned restoration of visa services is expected to ease movement between India and Bangladesh, benefiting travellers, students and business communities on both sides. Enhanced visa processing may also support trade, tourism and wider economic cooperation. Improved consular services could serve as an early indicator of warming diplomatic engagement following a period of reduced interaction.
