The Indian government has appointed Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union Minister and current leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as the High Commissioner to Bangladesh. This decision comes as part of a strategy to strengthen diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh, particularly following a period of strained relations after the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Trivedi, who has previously served as the Minister for Railways and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, will replace career diplomat Pranay Verma, who is moving to Brussels as the Indian ambassador to the European Union. This appointment signifies a shift towards political appointees in key diplomatic roles, indicating that the Modi government is open to sending experienced political leaders as envoys rather than solely relying on Indian Foreign Service officers. The move is seen as a message of accountability within the Ministry of External Affairs and a commitment to enhancing India's diplomatic presence in the region.