The High Commission of India in Dhaka said the provision was being extended to freedom fighters as a “special gesture” that recognised the special connection between Bangladesh's 1971 war veterans and India.
At present, Bangladesh nationals above the age of 65 years are eligible for five-year multiple entry tourist visas.
Freedom fighters can walk in without prior appointment and submit their tourist visa applications at IVAC Gulshan in Dhaka and all of the eight IVACs outside Dhaka -- Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barisal, Khulna, Jessore, Mymensingh, and Rangpur.
They have to present the proof of being a freedom fighter, among other documents, while applying for visa. For more details they have been advised to visit www.ivacbd.com.
Both India and Bangladesh highlighted the way forward to sustaining the relations during the visit from Apr 7 to 10.
Prime Minister Hasina and her counterpart Narendra Modi also promised to remain “friends at home; partners in the region and the world”.
Indian soldiers fought should-to-shoulder with Bengali freedom fighters in 1971 to liberate Bangladesh.
Hasina honoured some of those military officers during her visit to New Delhi. She said every generation of Bangladesh will remember the Indian soldiers who fought by the side of Bangladeshis.
Modi announced that freedom fighters will be entitled to special facilities in India, including five-year multiple entry visas.
He also extended the Muktijoddha Scholarship Scheme for 10,000 heirs to freedom fighters for another five years.
Modi also announced a special medical scheme, under which 100 freedom fighters will be provided treatment in Indian hospitals every year.
He also announced $5 billion line of credit including $500 million for defence purchase on Dhaka's choice, bringing its total development funding for Bangladesh to $8 billion over the past six years.