Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Dhaka-Karachi Direct Flights to Begin in January
Pakistan's ambassador to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus.
They talked about making the two countries work together better in areas like trade, flights, and medicine.
The big news is that there will soon be direct flights between Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and Karachi, a big city in Pakistan.
This is expected to start in January.
They also talked about more people going to Pakistan for medical treatments like liver and kidney transplants.
Both countries are happy because the amount of stuff they trade with each other has gone up by 20% compared to last year.
They want to keep making their friendship stronger.
Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi are expected to begin in January 2026.
Pakistan and Bangladesh discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, and medical exchanges.
Bilateral trade between the two countries has grown by 20% compared to the previous year.
Pakistan is ready to offer training and academic opportunities in transplant-related medical fields.
The meeting was held at the State Guest House in Dhaka between Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
- Who
- Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus
- What
- Discussion on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, and medical exchanges, with the announcement of direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi
- When
- Sunday, December 28, 2025, with flights expected to start in January 2026
- Where
- State Guest House, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations and explore new investment opportunities
- Countries Involved
- Bangladesh and Pakistan
- Key Figures
- Imran Haider (Pakistan High Commissioner), Muhammad Yunus (Bangladesh Chief Adviser)
- Expected Start Date
- January
- Bilateral Trade Growth
- 20% compared to last year
- Medical Cooperation
- Training and academic opportunities in transplant-related medical fields
- Meeting Location
- State Guest House, Dhaka
- Discussion Topics
- Trade, investment, aviation, cultural, educational, and medical exchanges