India reopens tourist visa services in B’desh after nearly 2 years
India has restarted tourist visa services for citizens of Bangladesh after a gap of nearly two years, marking an important step towards improving travel connectivity and people-to-people ties between the two neighbouring countries.
The tourist visa facility had remained suspended for a considerable period due to diplomatic challenges and other operational issues. With the resumption of services, Bangladeshi citizens can now apply for Indian tourist visas through designated visa application centres in Bangladesh.
The move is expected to benefit a large number of travellers from Bangladesh who visit India for tourism, meeting family members, medical purposes, and other personal reasons. India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural, and social connections, with regular movement of people between the two nations.
The reopening of tourist visas is likely to make travel easier and help revive tourism and related sectors that were affected due to restrictions on visa services. Officials said the decision would provide greater convenience for Bangladeshi travellers and support stronger exchanges between the people of both countries.
