Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Siam set to be new envoy to India

India has formally approved the appointment of Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as the country's next high commissioner to New Delhi, according to a report by Hindustan Times.

The appointment comes as India and Bangladesh look to reset ties after a prolonged period of political strain.

The formal agreement for Siam's appointment was handed over to Bangladesh's foreign ministry on Tuesday, completing the process for his posting, the report said.