
Illustration by Sreejith R. Kumar
Several factors are cited for the appointment of Dinesh Trivedi, 75, as India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Chief among them is that as a politician of Gujarati origin who has represented West Bengal during his career and speaks several languages, including Bangla, he is seen as well-suited to help restore ties with Dhaka.
Published – 26 Apr 2026 01:10 IST





