Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Direct Dhaka-Karachi Flight Resumes After 14 Years
A special flight from Bangladesh will land in Pakistan tonight, starting direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi after 14 years.
This is a big deal because the two countries haven't had direct flights since 2012.
The flight will happen twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Before this, people had to take connecting flights through places like Dubai or Doha.
The governments have been talking about doing this for a while to make their relationship better.
The flight will leave Dhaka at 8 pm and arrive in Karachi at 11 pm.
The return flight will leave Karachi at midnight and arrive in Dhaka at 4:20 am.
This is a test period, and the airline has permission to fly until March 30.
There are many people who are happy about this because they can now travel more often between the two countries.
Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi resume after 14 years, operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The first flight, BG-341, departed Dhaka at 8:00 pm and arrived in Karachi at 11:00 pm on Thursday.
Flights will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Saturdays, with the return flight departing Karachi at midnight.
The resumption aims to boost trade, educational exchanges, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The airline has been granted a license until March 30 to test the route before long-term permission is considered.
- Who
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- What
- Resumption of direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi
- When
- Starting Thursday night, with flights twice a week
- Where
- Between Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Karachi, Pakistan
- Why
- To boost trade and improve ties after years of strained relations
Proponents of Resumed Flights
Critics of Resumed Flights
Economic and Diplomatic Benefits
Proponents of Resumed Flights
Proponents argue that the resumption of direct flights will boost trade, educational exchanges, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, strengthening bilateral relations.
Critics of Resumed Flights
Critics may express concerns about the economic viability of the route or potential political sensitivities given the historical context of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971.
- Flight Number
- BG-341
- Departure Time (Dhaka)
- 8:00 pm local time
- Arrival Time (Karachi)
- 11:00 pm
- Return Departure (Karachi)
- 12:00 midnight
- Return Arrival (Dhaka)
- 4:20 am
- Operating Days
- Thursdays and Saturdays
- License Validity
- Until March 30 (test period)
- Distance Between Countries
- 1,500 kilometres (930 miles)
- Passenger Capacity
- 150
Sources
Direct Flight Between Dhaka, Karachi Resumes After 14 Years
India noted proposed launch of direct flights on Dhaka-Karachi sector by Biman Bangladesh: Govt
Bangladesh, Pakistan Resume Direct Flights After 14 Years
Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pak’s Karachi for first time in 14 years
Flight From Bangladesh Lands In Pak's Karachi For First Time In 14 Years
Flight From Bangladesh Lands In Pakistan's Karachi For First Time In 14 Years
Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pak's Karachi for first time in 14 years
Flight From Bangladesh Lands In Pakistan's Karachi For 1st Time In 14 Years
After 14 years, direct flights resume between Pakistan and Bangladesh with Dhaka–Karachi service
