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{{Infobox diplomatic mission<br />
| name = High Commission of India in Dhaka<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = Monogram of Indian High commission at Bangladesh<br />
| location = <br />
| address = Plot No: 1-3, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212<br />
| opened = {{Start date|1972}}<br />
| coordinates = <br />
| jurisdiction = [[Bangladesh]]<br />
| high_commissioner = [[Dinesh Trivedi]]<ref>{{cite web | last=Bhat | first=Vinita | title=India Appoints Dinesh Trivedi As High Commissioner To Bangladesh Amid Strategic Reset | website=ABP Live | date=2026-04-19 | url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india-appoints-dinesh-trivedi-as-high-commissioner-to-bangladesh-amid-strategic-reset-1837442 | access-date=2026-04-23}}</ref><br />
| URL = [https://www.mea.gov.in/indian-mission.htm?20/20/High_Commission_of_India Embassy of India, Dhaka]<br />
}}<br />
The '''High Commission of India in Dhaka''' is the [[diplomatic mission]] of the [[Republic of India]] to [[Bangladesh]]. It is headed by the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to High Commission of India, Bangladesh |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251217214500/https://hcidhaka.gov.in/ |archive-date=2025-12-17 |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=hcidhaka.gov.in |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref> The current High Commissioner is [[Dinesh Trivedi]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Why Dinesh Trivedi's Appointment As Bangladesh Envoy Is Unusual Explained | website=News18 | date=2026-04-20 | url=https://www.news18.com/explainers/why-dinesh-trivedis-appointment-as-bangladesh-envoy-is-unusual-explained-ws-kl-10044887.html | access-date=2026-04-23}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
India formally recognized Bangladesh as an independent state on 6 December 1971, becoming one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the newly independent country.<ref>{{cite web |title=India-Bangladesh Maitri Diwas |url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/34570/IndiaBangladesh_Maitri_Diwas |website=Ministry of External Affairs |publisher=Government of India |date=2 December 2021 |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref> The High Commission of India in Dhaka was established in 1972 and has since served as India's principal diplomatic mission in Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web |title=High Commission of India, Dhaka |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/ |website=High Commission of India, Dhaka |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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Since its establishment, the mission has played a central role in managing India–Bangladesh relations, including cooperation in trade, connectivity, border management, water-sharing, energy, defense, and development partnership.<ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome to High Commission of India, Bangladesh |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/ |website=High Commission of India, Dhaka |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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In June 2015, [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] virtually inaugurated the newly built chancery complex during [[List_of_international_prime_ministerial_trips_made_by_Narendra_Modi#2015|his state visit to Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Modi opens chancery of Indian High Commission in Dhaka |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-others/102617/modi-opens-chancery-of-indian-high-commission |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=7 June 2015 |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref> The chancery complex was formally inaugurated by [[Minister of External Affairs (India)|External Affairs Minister]] [[Sushma Swaraj]] on 23 October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sushma Swaraj inaugurates Chancery Complex, 15 more development projects |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/128777/sushma-swaraj-inaugurates-chancery-complex-15 |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=23 October 2017 |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Premises==<br />
The High Commission is located at Plot No. 1–3, Park Road, in the [[Baridhara]] Diplomatic Enclave of Dhaka.<ref>{{cite web |title=High Commission address and map |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/speeche?id=eyJpdiI6ImVEaGNcL2pqK0R4WFwvSVZOUzhCUGhJZz09IiwidmFsdWUiOiJiRnQrRng0anpCUHBUU1NDcVpnbnhnPT0iLCJtYWMiOiIxY2JkMTIzZjc1OTZjOWMxNTA1YzM3OTU2MTc0MzEyZDU4M2VjMGUzMDFjZDllM2EyNGYwYWJlMjcxNjgxYjA3In0%3D |website=High Commission of India, Dhaka |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref> The mission houses the chancery, consular, economic, political, cultural, and development partnership wings.<br />
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==Functions==<br />
The High Commission represents the Government of India in Bangladesh and is responsible for diplomatic engagement, consular services, visa processing, protection of Indian nationals, and promotion of bilateral trade, investment, and cultural ties.<ref>{{cite web |title=Welcome to High Commission of India, Bangladesh |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/ |website=High Commission of India, Dhaka |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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The mission also coordinates India's development assistance to Bangladesh, including grant projects, Lines of Credit, scholarships, and technical cooperation programmes.<ref>{{cite web |title=India-Bangladesh Relations |url=https://hcidhaka.gov.in/page/bilateral-relations/ |website=High Commission of India, Dhaka |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Assistant High Commissions==<br />
In addition to its mission in Dhaka, India maintains four Assistant High Commissions in Bangladesh, located in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet.<ref>{{cite web |title=List of high commissioners of India to Bangladesh |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_high_commissioners_of_India_to_Bangladesh |website=Wikipedia |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/india-evacuates-non-essential-staff-its-embassy-consulates-bangladesh-indian-2024-08-07/ |work=Reuters |date=7 August 2024 |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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These missions extend consular outreach and facilitate regional diplomatic engagement in their respective jurisdictions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong |url=https://ahcichittagong.gov.in/ |website=Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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===Locations===<br />
* [[Chattogram]] – Assistant High Commission of India<br />
* [[Khulna]] – Assistant High Commission of India<br />
* [[Rajshahi]] – Assistant High Commission of India<br />
* [[Sylhet]] – Assistant High Commission of India<br />
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==Cultural diplomacy==<br />
The High Commission promotes cultural relations between India and Bangladesh through the [[Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre]], Dhaka, which functions under the [[Indian Council for Cultural Relations]] (ICCR).<ref>{{cite web |title=Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Dhaka |url=https://iccr.gov.in/indianculturalcenter/indira-gandhi-cultural-centre-dhaka-bangladesh |website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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ICCR has been active in Bangladesh since 2010. A new Indian Cultural Centre building at the High Commission premises was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister [[S. Jaishankar]] on 4 March 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=EAM Dr. Jaishankar inaugurates new Cultural Centre at High Commission of India, Dhaka |url=https://ddinews.gov.in/international/eam-dr-jaishankar-inaugurates-new-cultural-centre-high-commission-india-dhaka |website=DD News |date=4 March 2021 |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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The centre organises events related to Indian classical music, dance, yoga, Hindi language instruction, film screenings, and academic exchanges.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Dhaka |url=https://iccr.gov.in/indianculturalcenter/indira-gandhi-cultural-centre-dhaka-bangladesh |website=Indian Council for Cultural Relations |access-date=11 April 2026}}</ref><br />
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==List of High Commissioners==<br />
{{main|List of high commissioners of India to Bangladesh}}<br />
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The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh is the head of the mission. The inaugural High Commissioner was [[Subimal Dutt]], while the incumbent is [[Pranay Kumar Verma]], who assumed office in July 2022. He is decided to be succeeded by [[Dinesh Trivedi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Shri Dinesh Trivedi appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the People's Republic of Bangladesh |url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/41085 |website=mea.gov.in |publisher=Ministry of External Affairs |access-date=2 May 2026}}</ref><br />
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In April 2026, [[Dinesh Trivedi]] was appointed as the High Commissioner to Bangladesh, succeeding Ambassador [[Pranay Kumar Verma]]. His appointment to Dhaka came at a time when both India and Bangladesh are looking at repairing the bilateral ties that came under strain during the tenure of [[Interim government of Muhammad Yunus|interim government of Muhammad Yunus]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dinesh Trivedi appointed India's next Envoy to Dhaka |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dinesh-trivedi-appointed-indias-next-envoy-to-dhaka/article70912160.ece |access-date=2 May 2026 |work=The Hindu |agency=PTI |date=27 April 2026 |language=en-IN}}</ref> He was appointed as India's envoy, breaking a decades-long tradition of appointing [[Indian Foreign Service|career diplomats]] in this role, due to his deep roots in [[West Bengal]] and familiarity with [[Bangladesh–India border|cross-border issues]], which are viewed as key assets for stabilizing relations during a delicate political period in Dhaka.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Joshi |first1=Manjiri |title=Why Dinesh Trivedi’s Appointment As Bangladesh Envoy Is Unusual Explained |url=https://www.news18.com/explainers/why-dinesh-trivedis-appointment-as-bangladesh-envoy-is-unusual-explained-ws-kl-10044887.html |access-date=2 May 2026 |work=News18}}</ref><br />
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== Anti India movement ==<br />
Following the [[Resignation of Sheikh Hasina|resignation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina]] the anti India protest grew rapidly in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina was fled to India right after the resignation. She was accused for mass killing during [[July Uprising]]. According to Prisoner exchange agreement with India and Bangladesh, Bangladesh Government formally asked to handover her. Despite the government effort of Bangladesh, the Indian government did not gave any reply. Within the timeframe, sentiments against India and Indian's aggression in Bangladeshi internal affairs grew rapidly which caused to various Bangladeshi political group launch an attacking Indian diplomatic mission in Bangladesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-19 |title=Protests at Indian high commission in Dhaka: Insulate India-Bangladesh ties from short-term politics |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/protests-at-indian-high-commission-in-dhaka-insulate-india-bangladesh-ties-from-short-term-politics-10427734/ |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ডেস্ক |first=ভিডিও |date=2025-12-17 |title=ভারতীয় দূতাবাস ঘেরাও কর্মসূচি আটকেছে পুলিশ |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/video/bangladesh/m3phtelk54 |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=Prothomalo |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=সংবাদপত্রের কার্যালয়ে হামলা: ন্যায় বিচারের আশ্বাস সরকারের – DW – 19.12.2025 |url=https://www.dw.com/bn/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0/live-75155433 |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=dw.com |language=bn}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Bangladesh–India relations]]<br />
* [[List of diplomatic missions in Bangladesh]]<br />
* [[High Commission of Bangladesh, New Delhi]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Ambassadors of India}}<br />
{{Diplomatic missions in Bangladesh}}<br />
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[[Category:Diplomatic missions in Dhaka|India]]<br />
[[Category:Diplomatic missions of India|Dhaka]]<br />
[[Category:Foreign relations of Bangladesh]]<br />
[[Category:Bangladesh–India relations]]<br />
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