India’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the real test will be whether trade links can be rebuilt while Dhaka courts Chinese investment near India’s sensitive eastern flank.India began accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshis on Sunday, nearly two years after services were suspended amid the fallout from violent protests that forced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina from power and into exile in India.Relations have improved since Bangladesh’s new government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, lifted its own freeze on visa services for Indian nationals in February, even as Hasina’s presence in India remains a source of diplomatic friction.
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India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
India has resumed tourist visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, signaling an improvement in bilateral relations. This decision comes nearly two years after the services were suspended following violent protests that led to the exile of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India.
Biman MukherjiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-03 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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India has resumed tourist visa services for Bangladeshi nationals, signaling an improvement in bilateral relations. This decision comes nearly two years after the services were suspended following violent protests that led to the exile of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India. The thaw in ties is further evidenced by Bangladesh's new government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, lifting its own freeze on visa services for Indian nationals in February. However, analysts suggest the true measure of rebuilt relations will depend on trade links, particularly as Bangladesh seeks Chinese investment near India's eastern border. Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India remains a diplomatic point of contention.
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Bangladesh's new government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, lifted its freeze on visa services for Indian nationals in February.
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Visa services were suspended nearly two years ago due to violent protests.
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India resumed tourist visa applications for Bangladeshi nationals on Sunday.
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Sheikh Hasina's presence in India remains a source of diplomatic friction.
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Analysts suggest the real test for India-Bangladesh ties will be rebuilding trade links amidst China's growing influence.
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