Karachi–Dhaka Flights Likely to Resume in December as Pakistan, Bangladesh Deepen Ties

Overview

• Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan said Mahan Air is likely to run three weekly Karachi–Dhaka passenger flights starting next month.
• Visas for Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry members are now issued on joint LCCI–Honorary Consulate recommendations within three to four days.
• A dedicated direct cargo shipping service is being prepared to meet rising demand, building on a cargo link that has operated since last December.
• Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission plans a visit to Bangladesh with representatives from 12 universities to strengthen academic ties and student recruitment.
• Bilateral trade is about $700 million, with LCCI targeting growth to $3 billion and preparing to lead a trade delegation to Dhaka.