Direct Dhaka–Karachi flights likely from January amid thaw in ties

Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi are set to begin in January, signaling improved Pakistan-Bangladesh relations after years of strain. Both countries discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, and medical and educational exchanges, with a 20 percent rise in bilateral trade noted. Bangladesh's interim government has eased visa procedures, resumed maritime trade links, and increased diplomatic engagement with Pakistan since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.