Daily Current Affairs

India Resumes Regular Tourist Visas for Bangladesh

Friday, 26 June 2026

On 25 June 2026, India announced the resumption of regular tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals. Applications will open on 28 June 2026 at five visa centres located in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna.

Background

India had suspended tourist visas for Bangladesh in August 2024 following political unrest and the removal of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. Through the suspension period, India continued issuing medical visas on humanitarian grounds for treatment in recognised hospitals.

Diplomatic Context

The announcement was made in Dhaka by India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, after presenting his credentials to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The move follows talks to restore normal bilateral exchanges. Bangladesh's BNP-led government under PM Tarique Rahman took office in February 2026.

India-Bangladesh Relations

India and Bangladesh share a land boundary of about 4,096 km, among the longest international borders in South Asia. Both nations are members of SAARC and BIMSTEC.

Key Exam Facts

  • Bangladesh became independent in 1971 after the Liberation War.
  • India and Bangladesh signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 2015.
  • Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
  • Tourist visas and medical visas are separate visa categories.
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5 Important MCQs

Q1. On which date did India announce the resumption of regular tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals?

  • (A) 24 June 2026
  • (B) 25 June 2026
  • (C) 26 June 2026
  • (D) 28 June 2026
Answer: (B) 25 June 2026. India announced the resumption on 25 June 2026, with applications opening on 28 June 2026.

Q2. In how many cities of Bangladesh will India initially accept tourist visa applications?

  • (A) Three
  • (B) Four
  • (C) Five
  • (D) Six
Answer: (C) Five. Applications open at five centres: Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet and Khulna.

Q3. India had suspended tourist visas for Bangladesh in which month and year?

  • (A) August 2024
  • (B) January 2025
  • (C) August 2025
  • (D) February 2026
Answer: (A) August 2024. Visas were suspended in August 2024 after political unrest in Bangladesh.

Q4. Approximately how long is the India-Bangladesh land boundary?

  • (A) 2,096 km
  • (B) 3,323 km
  • (C) 4,096 km
  • (D) 5,500 km
Answer: (C) 4,096 km. The two nations share a land boundary of about 4,096 km, one of the longest in South Asia.

Q5. India and Bangladesh signed the Land Boundary Agreement in which year?

  • (A) 1971
  • (B) 2011
  • (C) 2015
  • (D) 2020
Answer: (C) 2015. The Land Boundary Agreement was signed in 2015; Bangladesh became independent in 1971.
Answer Key: 1-(B) 2-(C) 3-(A) 4-(C) 5-(C)