Dhaka, April 6 -- Bangladesh is keen to see bilateral relations return to normalcy on the basis of 'mutual respect and mutual gains,' as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman prepares to visit India on a 'goodwill' trip this week which comes amid increased engagement between the two countries in recent weeks.

Although Dhaka prefers to describe the trip as a 'goodwill visit,' officials told UNB that it will involve substantive discussions with New Delhi to 'better understand current dynamics' and to raise issues of key importance to Bangladesh.

In addition to his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Dr. Khalilur is scheduled to hold talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Petroleum and Natural Gas Mini...