June 11, 2026
The appointment of the political heavyweight suggests Delhi’s relationship with Dhaka now demands not just bureaucratic finesse, but overt political management
Trivedi succeeds Pranay Verma as the neighbours focus on regional stability, connectivity, and water-sharing
The first political appointee for some time, Trivedi will replace career diplomat Pranay Verma, who is headed to Brussels, Hindustan Times reports
He has been serving as the Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh
He has previously served as the governor of Bihar
The two spoke about the bilateral relationship between the two countries and development, an official says
The Indian high commissioner has also met the minister
The former deputy high commissioner to Bangladesh is likely to be tapped as Delhi seeks to recalibrate ties with Dhaka following a period of fraught relations
