The Importance Of Amending The India-Bangladesh Travel Agreement – Daily Parliament Times

Anup Sinha
India has always been Bangladesh’s close friend. Every year, millions of Bangladeshi visitors visit their neighboring country. Every year, a large number of Bangladeshis visit India for tourism, business, and medical services. According to statistics from the Ministry of External Affairs, the majority of them are Bangladeshis seeking medical care. Until recently, there were various issues with travel between the two countries. This disruption was caused primarily by the tourist visa. After applying for the visa, one had to wait several months. This time, the Bangladesh government will sign a new deal on travel to India, which will include some additional perks for tourists. According to figures from India’s Bureau of Immigration, Bangladesh made a significant contribution to India’s tourism economy in 2022, accounting for 20% of all tourists, trailing only the United States. In 2023, India issued over 1.6 lakh visas to Bangladeshis. Bangladesh plans to…