Trends - Pakistan Bangladesh Ties

Ahsan Iqbal to attend Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman’s oath-taking ceremony in Dhaka

Ceremony to held on February 17; PM Shehbaz unable to attend due "prior overseas engagement," FO says.

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 02:32pm

ICC, PCB officials meet in Lahore to discuss Pakistan’s boycotted match with India on Feb 15

Sources say outcome of meeting to be announced after endorsement from Pakistani govt; BCB chief meets Naqvi, thanks Pakistan for "support".

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 02:54am

In history’s shadow

So much water has flown under the bridge since 1971 that much of the animus of that period has evaporated.

Updated 28 Dec, 2025 08:57am

Bangladesh open to joining bloc with Pakistan, sans India

Dhaka's foreign adviser says it is possible for Bangladesh strategically but not for Nepal, Bhutan to join grouping excluding India.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:23am

Pakistan gets offers in tender to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh

No purchase has been reported and offers are still being considered.

Published 28 Nov, 2025 06:55pm

FO says ex-PM Hasina’s death sentence ‘internal matter’, Bangladesh ‘fully capable’ of addressing own issues

FO condemns recent wave of arbitrary arrests and detention of people in India-occupied Kashmir.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:24pm

Fazl says Pakistan has moved past ‘bitter memories’, calls for new future with Bangladesh

“We were one, and God willing, we will remain one. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be strengthened by the spirit of goodwill,” JUI-F chief says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:16pm

CJCSC Shamshad, Bangladesh COAS appreciate ‘positive trajectory’ of growing defence cooperation

Agree to maintain regular exchange visits at various tiers of military leadership.

Published 28 Oct, 2025 09:17pm

9th Pakistan-Bangladesh JEC meeting held in Dhaka after 2-decade hiatus

Sign MoU on cooperation in halal trade.

Published 27 Oct, 2025 11:30pm

CJCSC Shamshad and Bangladesh’s air, navy chiefs vow to improve defence collaboration

ISPR says both sides "expressed optimism about improving defence and security collaboration" during CJCSC's visit to Bangladesh.

Published 27 Oct, 2025 01:50pm

FM Dar hails new phase of Islamabad-Dhaka ‘reinvigorated partnership’ in landmark Bangladesh visit

Iterates Pakistan’s "strong desire for forward-looking relationship"; Dhaka media reports MoUs expected; meets delegations of National Citizen Party, Jamaat-i-Islami, Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Updated 23 Aug, 2025 10:31pm

Commerce minister meets Bangladesh govt adviser to discuss bilateral trade enhancement

Ministry of commerce says countries are establishing Joint Working Group on Trade; FO says FM Dar to visit Dhaka over weekend.

Updated 22 Aug, 2025 05:51pm

FM Dar to visit Dhaka on Aug 23 amid rapid progress in Pak-Bangladesh relations

The foreign minister was due to originally make the visit in April.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:26pm

Pakistan and Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for diplomats, pledge stronger security cooperation

Bangladeshi home minister describes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's vist as “important milestone” in advancing ties between two countries.

Published 23 Jul, 2025 07:51pm

FO acknowledges ‘outstanding issues’ raised amid reports of Bangladesh seeking 1971 apology

"Both sides stated their respective positions on them in an environment of mutual understanding and respect," spokesperson says.

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33pm

Foreign secretary in Bangladesh for FOC talks after 15-year diplomatic break

Bilateral issues to be discussed during meeting; FM Dar to visit Dhaka later this month.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 01:26pm

Aman-25 drills kick off with focus on regional cooperation

Naval fleets of 60 nations participate in exercise; Bangladesh navy chief meets counterpart, CJCSC, army chief.

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 07:58am

Direct flights between Pakistan, Bangladesh to launch soon: Bangladeshi envoy

Says cargo flights between Dhaka, Karachi and Lahore will also commence soon to further facilitate trade.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:18pm