India's foreign secretary Shringla 'likely' to be in Dhaka tomorrow, say Indian media reports

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is "likely" to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow in the first high-level official visit from India since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, The Times Of India reported.

Shringla, a former envoy to Bangladesh, is expected to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the report said.

It further said that the Indian foreign secretary is expected to carry a personal message from Indian PM Narendra Modi.

Meanwhile, local news agency UNB has also reported on the possible visit, quoting "an informed source".

The purpose of the visit could not be known but a diplomatic source indicates that Shringla is likely to meet the PM, among others, the report said, adding, he will leave for India the same day, wrapping up his brief visit.