The Indian government is expected to appoint Dinesh Trivedi, a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as the new High Commissioner to Bangladesh. This marks a departure from the tradition of appointing seasoned diplomats to the role, as Trivedi will be the first political appointee in nearly thirty years. The decision comes after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the general elections in February, prompting New Delhi to reassess its diplomatic approach. Historically, the position has been held by distinguished members of the Indian Foreign Service, with past high commissioners often advancing to significant roles, such as foreign secretary. The Indian government has initiated the formal process for Trivedi's appointment, which is seen as a strategic move to enhance bilateral relations following a period of perceived closeness to the previous Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina. Currently, India has only two political appointees as ambassadors, indicating a trend towards utilizing political figures in key diplomatic roles.