India's new envoy Dinesh Trivedi takes reins of Dhaka mission after credentials handover

A guard of honour is accorded to the new Indian high commissioner before the ceremony

Dinesh Trivedi has officially assumed office as the Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh at a crucial turning point for mending bilateral ties between New Delhi and Dhaka.

The new envoy kick-started his Dhaka assignment on Thursday by presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban.

An official from the president's office said the diplomat received a ceremonial guard of honour at the presidential palace in the afternoon before heading in to present his diplomatic papers, according to established state traditions.

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