The government appointed Liaquat Ali Chowdhury as the high commissioner to India on April 28 after Hemayetuddin was made foreign secretary on March 13.

An officer of 1979 batch, Chowdhury is an "A-grade" ambassador and previously served as the Bangladesh Ambassador to The Hague.

He was promoted to the rank and status of a full-fledged secretary after his appointment in New Delhi mission.

In India, delay in setting the date for presentation of credentials is normal as the ceremony takes place when several new ambassadors and high commissioners arrive, the foreign ministry source said, adding that two other foreign envoys to New Delhi will also present their credentials on August 8.