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Bangladesh Requests Faster Business Visas to Strengthen Economic Ties with India
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:40 PM
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Bangladesh has asked India to accelerate business visa issuance, aiming for a more balanced trade relationship.
Bangladesh's trade ministry has formally appealed to the Indian government for a quicker processing of business visas for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and investors. The request is intended to remove procedural delays that the two countries say hinder cross‑border commercial activity.
Both neighbours have seen steady growth in bilateral trade, yet the trade balance remains tilted in India's favour. Officials in Dhaka argue that faster visa clearance would enable more frequent trade missions, joint ventures and investment projects, helping to even out the economic relationship.
Indian authorities have indicated openness to reviewing visa protocols to promote smoother business travel, though no specific timetable has been disclosed. The dialogue underscores a broader effort by both capitals to deepen economic cooperation while addressing existing asymmetries.
Both neighbours have seen steady growth in bilateral trade, yet the trade balance remains tilted in India's favour. Officials in Dhaka argue that faster visa clearance would enable more frequent trade missions, joint ventures and investment projects, helping to even out the economic relationship.
Indian authorities have indicated openness to reviewing visa protocols to promote smoother business travel, though no specific timetable has been disclosed. The dialogue underscores a broader effort by both capitals to deepen economic cooperation while addressing existing asymmetries.