India’s envoy to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi NEW DELHI/DHAKA: In a decision that underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its diplomatic engagement with Dhaka, India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has been accorded status equivalent to Union cabinet minister.Soon after presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday, Trivedi — the first politician to serve in this position — announced resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals from all five visa application centres — Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagong, Sylhet and Khulna. It was halted nearly two years ago amid deteriorating ties and the security situation during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime, which came into being after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster as PM in 2024.In an office memorandum, dated June 24, the home ministry said Trivedi “has been assigned the equivalent status of Union cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence (ToP) as a measure personal to him, without amending the Table of Precedence”. ToP determines hierarchy for constitutional authorities, ministers, judges, diplomats and officials during state and ceremonial functions. The order clarified the status is meant “for ceremonial functions only”.The status — first for an envoy to Bangladesh — was earlier accorded to I K Gujral (USSR), Karan Singh (US) and Triloki Kaul (USSR) as ambassadors. Trivedi — a former Union minister and BJP veteran — succeeds Pranay Verma, a 1994-batch IFS officer.Briefing reporters after the presenting of credentials, Bangladesh President’s press secretary Md Sarwar Alam said Shahabuddin expressed hope that Trivedi’s tenure will further strengthen and deepen the mutually beneficial and people-centric relations between Bangladesh and India. In response, Trivedi said it is natural for the two sovereign nations to enjoy friendly and cordial relations, reflecting the long-standing bonds between the two countries.New Delhi’s decision to send the veteran politician to Dhaka comes at a time when both sides are looking at repairing the bilateral ties that came under severe strain after the 2024 developments.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCanada Officially Confirms Khalistani Role In Air India Kanishka BombingKolkata Warehouse Collapse: Bengal CM Blames TMC Regime, Says ‘Flawed Plan’ Got ApprovalRam Mandir Donation Row: F.I.R Filed Against Eight Accused After SIT Flags EmbezzlementThreat To Journalists? Shiv Sena MP’s Remarks Trigger Political Storm In MaharashtraWhy India Has Given Dinesh Trivedi Cabinet Minister-Equivalent Status In Bangladesh?From Deportation Calls To Racist Attacks: The Rise Of Anti-Indian Sentiment In The US’Congress, BJP & SAD Joined Hands’: Punjab CM Mann Blames Opposition For ‘Conspiracy’India-Pak Backchannel Talks Continue In Colombo And Bangkok Amid Diplomatic Freeze: ReportsIf Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID And Passport Aren’t Final Proofs, What Actually Makes You Indian?Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Meet Lok Sabha Speaker, Stress Constitutional Process On Party Claims123PhotostoriesFriday OTT releases (June 26): ‘Raja Shivaji’, ‘Little Brother’, ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’, ‘Perfect Family’ and moreShoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar ring in son Ruhaan’s third birthday quietly amid father’s hospitalisationButtermilk for Summer: 8 traditional buttermilk dishes of India to keep the gut cool7 places on Earth that are compared to hell and yet travellers keep going10 baby girl names that symbolise renewal and positivity in different languagesSuccess quote of the day by Kunal Shah: ‘There are no over-ambitious people; only dreamers with no plans’Psychology says women comfortable being alone often share these 8 powerful traitsPushy parenting does more harm than good: What it is and 5 signs you may be oneThis everyday habit before work could be quietly damaging your performanceInside Samay Raina’s luxurious Mumbai house: A massive living area, a streaming room and more123Hot PicksCharles OliveiraKetan Agrawal MurderMike Vrabel ControversyGermany Vs EcuadorSujata Rout KarthikeyanED KelceNHL Trade RumorsNFL Trade RumorsAndy RoddickTop TrendingSundar PichaiVenezuela NewsRithuparna KSFIFA World Cup 2026Venezuela earthquake NewsMumba Local Train MurderMEA PassportNandani BosmiyaMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
NEW DELHI/DHAKA: In a decision that underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its diplomatic engagement with Dhaka, India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has been accorded status equivalent to Union cabinet minister.Soon after presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday, Trivedi — the first politician to serve in this position — announced resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals from all five visa application centres — Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagong, Sylhet and Khulna. It was halted nearly two years ago amid deteriorating ties and the security situation during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime, which came into being after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster as PM in 2024.In an office memorandum, dated June 24, the home ministry said Trivedi “has been assigned the equivalent status of Union cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence (ToP) as a measure personal to him, without amending the Table of Precedence”. ToP determines hierarchy for constitutional authorities, ministers, judges, diplomats and officials during state and ceremonial functions. The order clarified the status is meant “for ceremonial functions only”.The status — first for an envoy to Bangladesh — was earlier accorded to I K Gujral (USSR), Karan Singh (US) and Triloki Kaul (USSR) as ambassadors. Trivedi — a former Union minister and BJP veteran — succeeds Pranay Verma, a 1994-batch IFS officer.Briefing reporters after the presenting of credentials, Bangladesh President’s press secretary Md Sarwar Alam said Shahabuddin expressed hope that Trivedi’s tenure will further strengthen and deepen the mutually beneficial and people-centric relations between Bangladesh and India. In response, Trivedi said it is natural for the two sovereign nations to enjoy friendly and cordial relations, reflecting the long-standing bonds between the two countries.New Delhi’s decision to send the veteran politician to Dhaka comes at a time when both sides are looking at repairing the bilateral ties that came under severe strain after the 2024 developments.
