Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to strengthen bilateral relations by expanding cooperation in trade, cultural exchange, and economic development during a high-level meeting between senior officials from both countries. The discussions focused on improving regional connectivity and increasing people-to-people contact through delegation exchanges. Moreover, both sides emphasized long-term collaboration for mutual economic benefit. Federal Interior Minister […]
Pakistan-Bangladesh relations
Ahsan Iqbal to witness Rahman’s oath in Dhaka
Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the Foreign Office said Monday. He will represent Pakistan at the ceremony following Rahman’s landslide electoral victory. The move signals Islamabad’s support for Bangladesh’s democratic process and efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. According to […]
BNP seeks stronger economic ties with Pakistan
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) expressed its intent to strengthen economic and constructive ties with Pakistan following its election victory. The party thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their congratulatory messages. BNP emphasized that dialogue, mutual respect, and regional engagement remain central to its foreign policy approach. Thank you for […]
Pakistan welcomes Bangladesh’s new government
Pakistan on Friday sought enhanced economic and defence collaboration with Bangladesh’s new government following the BNP’s landslide election victory. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the leadership and people of Bangladesh. They expressed readiness to strengthen brotherly and multifaceted bilateral ties. Both leaders extended felicitations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates Tarique Rahman on election win
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman following his party’s sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, the prime minister also felicitated the citizens of Bangladesh for the peaceful and successful conduct of the polls. He expressed Islamabad’s desire to work closely […]
NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq visits Khaleda Zia’s residence to offer condolences
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday visited the residence of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka to express condolences on her passing. The visit was part of Pakistan’s official outreach to convey sympathy following the death of the veteran Bangladeshi leader. During the visit, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Khaleda Zia’s son, […]
Pakistan and Bangladesh team up for fairer tax system
Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen cooperation on tax dispute resolution and taxpayer facilitation. The agreement aims to support trade and investment between the two countries. Officials said it will help create a fair and transparent tax environment. The understanding was reached during a meeting in Islamabad. A delegation from Bangladesh’s National Board of […]
Pakistan, Bangladesh strike visa-free deal for diplomats
In a major diplomatic development, Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to allow visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The decision was made during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting marked a new phase in […]