Pakistan-Bangladesh Flights Resume After 14 Years, Signaling Improved Ties
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 12:40
Pakistan-Bangladesh Flights Resume After 14 Years, Signaling Improved Ties
- •Direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed after a 14-year hiatus, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating flights from Dhaka to Karachi.
- •The first flight landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, receiving a traditional water salute and a special welcome ceremony.
- •This resumption marks a new chapter in bilateral relations, following increased diplomatic talks and a shift in relations since August 2024.
- •Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate flights twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays, initially under a temporary license until March 30.
- •The move aims to boost trade and strengthen relations, which have often been strained since Bangladesh's separation from Pakistan in 1971.
Why It Matters: Direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh restart after 14 years, indicating a significant improvement in bilateral relations.
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