Bangladesh-Pakistan relations

News Analysis / Bangla-Pak ties grow, but ’71 still unreckoned

Bangladesh-Pakistan relations began to thaw after the 2024 uprising. Over the past year, three ministerial visits to Dhaka, a foreign secretary-level meeting, and two meetings between top leaders Prof Muhammad Yunus and Shehbaz Sharif have marked a significant shift from the last 15 years.

No, the 1971 issues haven't been resolved

Pakistani FM’s evasive comment amid warming bilateral relations

Views / Why 1971 still casts a shadow in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations

The truth of the 1971 remains buried in denial, distortion, and evasion

Dar, Khaleda discuss ways to normalise relations

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence yesterday evening to enquire about her health.

Pak FM claims 1971 issues settled twice; Dhaka disagrees

Bangladesh and Pakistan differed on the unresolved issues of 1971 but expressed willingness to advance bilateral relations, boost trade and commerce, and collaborate in regional and global forums during their first bilateral meeting in 13 years, held in Dhaka yesterday.

Yunus, Dar discuss Saarc revitalisation

Mohammad Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday.

Govt officials: Bangladesh, Pakistan okay visa-free travel

Diplomatic and official passport holders of Bangladesh and Pakistan will be able to travel to each other’s countries without visas.

Thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties a welcome development

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point

Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.

August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025

Govt officials: Bangladesh, Pakistan okay visa-free travel

Diplomatic and official passport holders of Bangladesh and Pakistan will be able to travel to each other’s countries without visas.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties a welcome development

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point

Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.