India, June 26 -- India on Thursday announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, marking a significant step in efforts to normalise relations between the two neighbours after nearly two years of diplomatic strain.

Dinesh Trivedi elevated to cabinet rank in Dhaka

The announcement came hours after India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, formally presented his credentials to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

"I am very happy to announce that we are resuming our normal visa applications for tourist visas," he said.

He has also been accorded a rank equivalent to that of a Union Cabinet Minister in Bangladesh's Table of Precedence for ceremonial functions.

Move aimed at normalising rela...