City Desk :
India is set to launch an e-medical visa specifically for Bangladeshi nationals, promising a streamlined process that will grant visas within a few hours after the submission of necessary medical documents. In 2022, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka reported issuing 1.5 million visas, reports UNB.
This initiative aims to facilitate easier and faster access to medical services in India for Bangladeshi patients.Indian healthcare professionals have expressed support for this initiative, highlighting the importance of extending comprehensive benefits to Bangladeshi patients.
Dr Arindam Biswas, a prominent Indian doctor, emphasised the need for the Indian government to ensure that these patients receive high-quality treatment at affordable costs. He believes that this move could enhance the medical tourism sector and strengthen the healthcare ties between the two neighboring countries.
The introduction of the e-medical visa is expected to bring considerable economic benefits to West Bengal, encouraging the local government to pay additional attention to the needs of Bangladeshi tourists.