India to fully restore Bangladesh visa services, signaling thaw after Yunus exit

• India will soon restore full visa services in Bangladesh, indicating a stabilization of ties after months of strain.
• Aniruddha Das, India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, confirmed that operations are expanding beyond limited categories, including medical and double-entry visas.
• The move is seen as a confidence-building step following a period of diplomatic chill and heightened anti-India rhetoric under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
• India had suspended visa services nationwide on August 8, 2024, amid unrest and concerns over mission safety after Sheikh Hasina's exit.
• The restoration follows a shift in Bangladesh's political landscape with Tarique Rahman's election, and both nations aim to repair ties based on shared values and mutual respect.