In a significant move towards improving ties between India and Bangladesh, the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi resumed visa services for Indian citizens after a two-month suspension. This decision comes shortly after Tariq Rahman assumed office as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, indicating the importance of New Delhi to his party, the BNP, and their intention to mend any existing strains in the bilateral relationship.

The visa services had been suspended in December due to a sharp decline in diplomatic relations, largely following the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader with anti-India sentiments. His death incited widespread protests in Bangladesh, with anti-Indian elements actively participating. This incident had increased tensions between the two countries, as there were reported incidents of violence and lynching targeting the Hindu community, exacerbating diplomatic frictions significantly.

The resumption of visa services marks an important step in the right direction for maintaining and strengthening the relationship between India and Bangladesh, with officials indicating that India would soon follow suit by restarting visa services in Bangladesh. This mutual decision suggests a positive trajectory in diplomatic ties amidst recent adversities, with both nations seeking to stabilize their connections and address past grievances for future cooperation.