Pakistan Bangladesh Direct Flights to Launch in Next few Months

Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan are expected to begin in the coming months, according to an announcement by Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan. The move is set to boost connectivity and strengthen both economic and cultural ties between the two nations. This announcement was made during a meeting with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi. The announcement comes as relations between Islamabad and Dhaka have evolved since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had close ties with India. Hasina, who fled to India after a student-led revolution in August 2024, had been supported by New Delhi. However, Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, expressed his intention to enhance relations with Pakistan following a meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at a recent conference in Egypt. This development signals a potential shift in regional dynamics.