Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Pakistan, Bangladesh Agree on Visa-Free Travel Amid India Concerns
Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to allow officials from each country to enter without a visa.
This means it will be easier for diplomats and government workers to travel between the two countries.
India is worried about this new agreement because it fears it could make it easier for spies to enter, which could threaten the country's safety.
The two countries also talked about working together on important issues like fighting terrorism, improving security, and training police officers.
They plan to start programs where police officers from each country can visit and learn from the other.
Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have recently improved, with increased military cooperation and trade.
Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on visa-free entry for officials.
India has expressed concern about the agreement due to security risks.
Discussions covered counterterrorism, internal security, and police training.
A joint committee will oversee new initiatives and programs.
Exchange programs for police academies will commence.
- Who
- Pakistan and Bangladesh officials.
- What
- Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on visa-free entry for officials.
- When
- No implementation date has been set.
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations.
- Agreement
- Visa-free entry for diplomatic and official passport holders.
- Meeting Location
- Dhaka
- Participants
- Mohsin Naqvi and Jahangir Alam Chowdhury
- Discussed Topics
- Counterterrorism, security, police training, drug control, human trafficking
- Joint Committee
- Established to oversee new initiatives.