Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said any potential visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister to India would depend on the premier’s own decision and jurisdiction.

He made the remarks while briefing reporters on Wednesday after separate meetings with Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram and Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal.

Responding to a question about a possible visit by the Bangladesh prime minister to India, Trivedi described the premier as a “very intelligent” and “people-friendly” person.

He said positive outcomes would emerge in Bangladesh-India relations if both sides remain committed to public welfare.

“If the intentions of both sides in the relations are towards public welfare-oriented, then positive results will come,” the Indian envoy said.

During his meetings with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Trivedi also proposed the formation of a Bangladesh-India Parliamentary Friendship Group to strengthen communication and cooperation between lawmakers of the two countries.

He said parliamentarians from Bangladesh and India could use the proposed group to regularly communicate and exchange views across party lines, helping strengthen people-to-people ties and maintain continuity in bilateral relations.

Trivedi said he had discussed closer parliamentary cooperation with both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and had also spoken with Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who conveyed greetings to Bangladesh’s Speaker.

He added that the Bangladesh Speaker and Deputy Speaker would be invited to visit India’s Parliament, which he described as another “Temple of Democracy”.

The Indian envoy said parliamentary relations should continue regardless of political differences, as Parliament is an institution representing the people.

He also highlighted India’s experience in digitising parliamentary records, saying lawmakers can access documents, session agendas and previous speeches through smartphones.

On democracy and dialogue, Trivedi said there is no alternative to talks, comparing the process to a “flowing river” that continues without an end.

Earlier, Trivedi held separate meetings with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker at their offices, where they discussed parliamentary relations, strengthening democratic institutions and cooperation between Bangladesh and India.