Bangladesh and India are poised to sign a liberal visa agreement when India's Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde begins his three day visit to Bangladesh from January 28. The visa issue will dominate during the upcoming visit which will do away with certain checks on the visits of business representatives, senior citizens above the age of 65 years and children below 12. Hoque added that there was a need to strengthen political relationship between the two nations and Bangladesh should invite more investment from India. Given the geographical proximity, warm and friendly ties, availability of workforce and investment-supportive atmosphere, the quantum of Indian investment and trade with Bangladesh is further expected to improve for mutual benefit.
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