MM Rahmatullah: Former Union Minister and ex-Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi is reportedly set to be appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, according to multiple media reports. However, there has been no official confirmation from the Government of India or the Ministry of External Affairs so far.If finalized, Trivedi is expected to succeed the current High Commissioner Prannoy Verma, who is likely to be reassigned as India’s Ambassador to the European Union in Brussels as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle.The reported decision has drawn attention due to Trivedi’s unique political background. A former member of the Trinamool Congress and later the Bharatiya Janata Party, Trivedi has served in various capacities, including as Union Railway Minister during the UPA-II government and as a Rajya Sabha member across different political phases of his career.Sources cited in media reports suggest that the appointment—if implemented—would mark a notable shift in India’s diplomatic approach, with a political figure being posted to a traditionally Indian Foreign Service-dominated position. Observers believe this may signal New Delhi’s intent to strengthen political engagement and strategic communication with Dhaka amid evolving regional dynamics.Trivedi, originally from a Gujarati business family, is known to have a working knowledge of Bengali and long experience in national politics. Supporters of the reported move argue that his political exposure and cultural familiarity with Bengal could help in managing sensitive bilateral issues, including trade, border management, and regional security cooperation.The timing of the reported decision has also sparked political discussion in West Bengal, where electoral activity is gaining momentum. Some analysts view the possible appointment as carrying a broader political message, given Trivedi’s past association with both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.Diplomatic sources further note that India has occasionally assigned senior political figures to ambassadorial roles in select countries in the past, especially where strategic interests demand heightened political engagement.Meanwhile, officials in both New Delhi and Dhaka have not issued any formal statements confirming the development. If approved, the appointment process is expected to move forward after the completion of ongoing electoral cycles in India.