India, April 22 -- As the high-stakes West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election unfolds, a parallel diplomatic track is quietly gaining momentum. Top sources have told The Pioneer that India and Bangladesh are preparing to fully restore visas for Bangladeshi nationals - particularly in medical and business categories - soon after the election result is announced.

The move follows a recent visit by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who chose India for his first official trip abroad. During his meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rahman raised concerns over the prolonged visa restrictions, which strained people-to-people ties.

"Visa processing never stopped, but it was curtailed due to diplomatic tensions. N...