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Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation, industrial linkage​

APP
August 04, 2025
National

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, to explore deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages.

During the meeting, High Commissioner Khan shared insights from his recent visits to Pakistan’s industrial hubs, noting enthusiastic engagement from local business chambers, said a release issued here on Monday.

The discussions focused on Bangladesh’s growing industrial needs, particularly for Pakistani coal and limestone to support its power generation and soda ash production.

Key points of discussion included boosting agricultural trade, particularly Pakistan’s imports of pineapples from Bangladesh and potential exports of mangoes, pending final technical approvals.

The discussions also covered opportunities in textiles, mineral exports like high-quality limestone from Sindh, and Halal-certified meat products, with both sides committing to address logistical challenges and streamline business visa processes to facilitate smoother trade exchanges.

Minister Jam Kamal emphasized the strategic potential of the relationship, stating: “Through focused collaboration in energy, logistics and food security, Pakistan and Bangladesh can develop a transformative economic partnership that benefits our entire region.”

The meeting concluded with commitments to establish sector-specific business linkages and streamline trade mechanisms in the coming months.

 

[John Smith]

I saw this documentary last night, and not gonna lie I had no idea it was that bad on the streets of BD, that Abu Sayed, and other young guy/girl death was terrible, it was crazy and good that BD get rid of such leaders without turning on each other, I'd Pakistan has a lot of learn here.

At one time I felt proud that we fought in the streets against machine guns and helicopters. Now, I just feel empty. We all had so much hope that things will get better.
Perhaps, we forget that we live in Bangladesh, and no matter how many dictators we overthrow, the greatest problem of Bangladesh will always be Bangladeshis.
Nothing will ever get better. For even a brief moment I considered staying in the country instead of emigrating. I definitely will get the hell out of here the first chance I get.

 

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I hope we sign defence agreement with Pakistan. Bd needs Pak support to thwart any indian misadventure. They won't give up their dirty game in Bd.

 

[AbuShalehRumi]

I hope we sign defence agreement with Pakistan. Bd needs Pak support to thwart any indian misadventure. They won't give up their dirty game in Bd.

I say we should ask or even pay if required Pakistani ISI to sniff out indian raw moles embedded deep within our deepstate.
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I know it is a radical move. But desperate times desperate measures...

 

[Al-Zakir]

I say we should ask or even pay if required Pakistani ISI to sniff out indian raw moles embedded deep within our deepstate.
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I know it is a radical move. But desperate times desperate measures...

I don't think we need to ask.

As they say, Aqalmand ke liye ishara hi kafi....

Pakistan has old score to settle with that napak entity and Bd Muslims need to be part of that noble act of justice.

 

[John Smith]

I don't think we need to ask.

As they say, Aqalmand ke liye ishara hi kafi....

Pakistan has old score to settle with that napak entity and Bd Muslims need to be part of that noble act of justice.

I say we should ask or even pay if required Pakistani ISI to sniff out indian raw moles embedded deep within our deepstate.
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I know it is a radical move. But desperate times desperate measures...

I don't trust the ISI's capabilities now either. First maybe they should take care of all the "unknown gunmen" inside their own country instead of filming married couples secretly and disappearing political opponents

 

[ghazi52]

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

Nadir Guramani
August 12, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Dhaka on August 23 amid a rapid progress and warming in bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The two countries were once one nation but split following a bloody civil war, which saw the territory previously referred to as ‘East Pakistan’ seceding to form the independent nation of Bangladesh. In the years since the split between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Dhaka’s leaders — especially the ousted regime of Sheikh Hasina — stayed firmly in the Indian camp, preferring to maintain close ties with New Delhi and keeping Islamabad at arm’s length.

However, ever since a popular uprising that saw Hasina’s government toppled in August of last year, with the deposed premier fleeing to her old ally India, there has been a thaw in ties between the two capitals, with trade and bilateral relations seeing a marked improvement.

Dar was previously due to visit Bangladesh in April. Questioned today (Tuesday) by Dawn.com about reports of his visit to Bangladesh on Aug 23, he confirmed: “Yes”.


Bangladesh’s leading news agency Dhaka Tribune had reported the same last week, adding that Dar was due on Aug 23 to “discuss ways to strengthen coordination with Bangladesh”.

The report had said that FM Dar would have a meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Aug 24, in addition to his other engagements.

Last month, Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports from the other side.

The deal in principle, marking a breakthrough in bilateral relations between the two states, was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch had visited Dhaka in April for Foreign Office Consultations after a 15-year break in diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus in March where the two leaders reaffirmed their shared desire to further strengthen bilateral relations.

In February, both countries started direct government-to-government trade after decades of troubled relations with imports of 50,000 tonnes of rice.

In January, the militaries of Pakistan and Bangladesh had stressed the need for the “enduring partnership” between the two countries to “remain resilient against external influences”.

Direct private trade between the countries restarted in November 2024 when a container ship sailed from Karachi to Chittagong. It was the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly between the countries.

During a meeting with PM Shehbaz on the sidelines of the D-8 summit of developing nations in Cairo in December, Yunus had expressed the desire to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka’s 1971 separation from Islamabad.

“The issues have kept coming again and again. Let’s settle those issues for us to move forward,” the AFP news agency had quoted Yunus as telling PM Shehbaz, according to a statement from the former’s office.

 

[John Smith]

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

Nadir Guramani
August 12, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit Dhaka on August 23 amid a rapid progress and warming in bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The two countries were once one nation but split following a bloody civil war, which saw the territory previously referred to as ‘East Pakistan’ seceding to form the independent nation of Bangladesh. In the years since the split between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Dhaka’s leaders — especially the ousted regime of Sheikh Hasina — stayed firmly in the Indian camp, preferring to maintain close ties with New Delhi and keeping Islamabad at arm’s length.

However, ever since a popular uprising that saw Hasina’s government toppled in August of last year, with the deposed premier fleeing to her old ally India, there has been a thaw in ties between the two capitals, with trade and bilateral relations seeing a marked improvement.

Dar was previously due to visit Bangladesh in April. Questioned today (Tuesday) by Dawn.com about reports of his visit to Bangladesh on Aug 23, he confirmed: “Yes”.


Bangladesh’s leading news agency Dhaka Tribune had reported the same last week, adding that Dar was due on Aug 23 to “discuss ways to strengthen coordination with Bangladesh”.

The report had said that FM Dar would have a meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Aug 24, in addition to his other engagements.

Last month, Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports from the other side.

The deal in principle, marking a breakthrough in bilateral relations between the two states, was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch had visited Dhaka in April for Foreign Office Consultations after a 15-year break in diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus in March where the two leaders reaffirmed their shared desire to further strengthen bilateral relations.

In February, both countries started direct government-to-government trade after decades of troubled relations with imports of 50,000 tonnes of rice.

In January, the militaries of Pakistan and Bangladesh had stressed the need for the “enduring partnership” between the two countries to “remain resilient against external influences”.

Direct private trade between the countries restarted in November 2024 when a container ship sailed from Karachi to Chittagong. It was the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly between the countries.

During a meeting with PM Shehbaz on the sidelines of the D-8 summit of developing nations in Cairo in December, Yunus had expressed the desire to resolve outstanding grievances from Dhaka’s 1971 separation from Islamabad.

“The issues have kept coming again and again. Let’s settle those issues for us to move forward,” the AFP news agency had quoted Yunus as telling PM Shehbaz, according to a statement from the former’s office.

I hope that guy Touhid shuts the **** up about the genocide and reparations unlike last time. Yeah, there's a time and place for everything. We can press for recognition in the future, and Pakistan doesn't have the money for reparations.
They better use the time productively to get some actual tangible results, like defence deals.

 

[Al-Zakir]

I hope that guy Touhid shuts the **** up about the genocide and reparations unlike last time. Yeah, there's a time and place for everything. We can press for recognition in the future, and Pakistan doesn't have the money for reparations.
They better use the time productively to get some actual tangible results, like defence deals.

The Pakistani establishment is not interested in talking about 1971. They feel hurt when Bangladesh raises this issue because it glorifies India. The 1971 issue benefits neither Bangladesh nor Pakistan.


They want to repay Bangladesh by strengthening its defense capability. It irritates them when Bangladesh keeps bringing this up, and it also irritates me because it has zero benefit to current Bd.


Bangladesh needs to set its priorities straight. It can either keep nagging about 1971 and remain stuck as India’s sub-servant, or forget about 1971 and build a strong defense capability with Pakistan’s assistance. I would take the second option in a heartbeat.

 

[John Smith]

The Pakistani establishment is not interested in talking about 1971. They feel hurt when Bangladesh raises this issue because it glorifies India. The 1971 issue benefits neither Bangladesh nor Pakistan.


They want to repay Bangladesh by strengthening its defense capability. It irritates them when Bangladesh keeps bringing this up, and it also irritates me because it has zero benefit to current Bd.


Bangladesh needs to set its priorities straight. It can either keep nagging about 1971 and remain stuck as India’s sub-servant, or forget about 1971 and build a strong defense capability with Pakistan’s assistance. I would take the second option in a heartbeat.

When I mean "shuts the **** up about 1971" I mean about the reparations and coming on strongly against the current Pakistan.
If Pakistan really wants a good relationship with us, then sooner or later they'll need to recognise the 1971 genocide. If a friend wants to attempt to murder you, but fails, you don't go on as usual and just say its water under the bridge. No matter what the Indians think, it was our war, and it is tied to the existence of our country. Asking for recognition of genocide is not being "India's servant".
If Pakistan treats any of Bangladesh's demands as "glorifying India" or considers Bangladesh's war of existence as an "Indian war", this will be a very short relationship indeed.

 

[ghazi52]

PM for enhancing trade, people-to-people ties with BD​

Recorder Report
August 16, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday emphasized the importance of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to expanding trade and enhancing people-to-people connections with its neighbor.

Talking to Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Sharif called for sustained momentum in bilateral cooperation. He expressed satisfaction with the growing collaboration between the two countries across various sectors.

Recalling his recent discussions with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the D-8 summit in Cairo last December, the prime minister highlighted the need to reinvigorate bilateral mechanisms to further deepen relations.


On his part, High Commissioner Khan conveyed initiatives underway to facilitate travel, trade, and communication between Pakistan and Bangladesh. He reaffirmed his country’s eagerness to nurture the historic bonds of friendship.

Sharif wished the envoy success in his duties and assured the government’s full cooperation. Both leaders expressed confidence that their collaborative efforts would yield positive progress in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations during Khan’s tenure.

Separately, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with the prime minister to discuss matters of mutual interest. The two reviewed key issues related to the Petroleum Division in detail, according to officials.

In another meeting, Minister for Power Awais Leghari called on the prime minister to discuss developments pertaining to the Power Division.

The overall political situation in the country also came under discussion during the meeting, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan, Bangladesh hold talks on industrial collaborations​

BR Web Desk
August 21, 2025




Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held high-level talks with Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries, Adilur Rahman Khan, in Dhaka on Thursday to explore avenues for industrial cooperation, joint ventures, and knowledge sharing between the two countries.

During the meeting, the minister and the adviser underscored the importance of leveraging their economic and industrial base to the mutual advantage of the two countries to address issues of food security, value addition in the food industry, and aligning industrial technology, read a statement.

Discussions focused on exchanging expertise across diverse sectors through mutual exchange of delegations and knowledge sharing. Kamal emphasised Pakistan’s keen interest in being a part of Bangladesh’s evolving industrial landscape through collaboration, joint ventures and mutual investment.

He emphasised the need for a shared vision to create a facilitative economic ecosystem for industrial growth.

He focused on value-added industries for revenue generation and socio-economic uplift and appreciated Bangladesh’s growth in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles and IT.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s adviser highlighted his country’s progress in industrial development and acknowledged Bangladesh’s growing industrial requirements.

The adviser showed keen interest in knowledge sharing and industrial collaboration. He identified leather, ship-building, sugar, agro-processing and SMEs as areas of possible collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a mutual resolve to build on bilateral trade and industrial development through collaborative efforts.

Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to begin a four-day official visit from August 21 to 24, 2025.

The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, read an official statement on Thursday.

Upon his arrival in Dhaka, Kamal was received by Bashir Uddin, Adviser for Commerce of Bangladesh, and Imran Haider, High Commissioner of Pakistan.

During his stay, the commerce minister will hold high-level meetings with his Bangladeshi counterpart, senior government officials, and leading business representatives to explore new avenues of collaboration in trade and investment.

Earlier this month, Jam Kamal and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, explored deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages.

 

[John Smith]

Pakistan, Bangladesh hold talks on industrial collaborations​

BR Web Desk
August 21, 2025

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Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held high-level talks with Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries, Adilur Rahman Khan, in Dhaka on Thursday to explore avenues for industrial cooperation, joint ventures, and knowledge sharing between the two countries.

During the meeting, the minister and the adviser underscored the importance of leveraging their economic and industrial base to the mutual advantage of the two countries to address issues of food security, value addition in the food industry, and aligning industrial technology, read a statement.

Discussions focused on exchanging expertise across diverse sectors through mutual exchange of delegations and knowledge sharing. Kamal emphasised Pakistan’s keen interest in being a part of Bangladesh’s evolving industrial landscape through collaboration, joint ventures and mutual investment.

He emphasised the need for a shared vision to create a facilitative economic ecosystem for industrial growth.

He focused on value-added industries for revenue generation and socio-economic uplift and appreciated Bangladesh’s growth in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles and IT.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s adviser highlighted his country’s progress in industrial development and acknowledged Bangladesh’s growing industrial requirements.

The adviser showed keen interest in knowledge sharing and industrial collaboration. He identified leather, ship-building, sugar, agro-processing and SMEs as areas of possible collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a mutual resolve to build on bilateral trade and industrial development through collaborative efforts.

Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to begin a four-day official visit from August 21 to 24, 2025.

The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, read an official statement on Thursday.

Upon his arrival in Dhaka, Kamal was received by Bashir Uddin, Adviser for Commerce of Bangladesh, and Imran Haider, High Commissioner of Pakistan.

During his stay, the commerce minister will hold high-level meetings with his Bangladeshi counterpart, senior government officials, and leading business representatives to explore new avenues of collaboration in trade and investment.

Earlier this month, Jam Kamal and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, explored deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages.

I'm particularly interested in collaboration in the ship-building sector. I think Bangladesh has all the necessary pre-requisites for making different types of smaller ships. And with expertise help of Pakistan and China, we can start building warships too. Its not like we need to build massive freight ships or carriers. But, I think smaller ships like corvettes, frigates, destroyers and smaller submarines are within reach if proper investment and training is done(which ofc means it absolutely won't be done, knowing our next government)

And ofcourse, I am very interested in defence industries cooperation.

 

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