May 9, 2025 6:58 am
Full News

Bangladesh and Pakistan Reopen Trade Ties After Five Decades

Historic Rice Shipment Marks Renewed Economic Cooperation

Bangladesh has resumed direct trade with Pakistan for the first time in over 50 years, with an initial shipment of 50,000 tonnes of rice departing from Port Qasim under a newly established trade agreement.

Bilateral relations between Dhaka and Islamabad have improved significantly since Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge of Bangladesh’s interim government by ‘ Meticulous Design’ conspiracy that led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Since gaining independence from Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh had not engaged in direct trade with its former counterpart. The new rice shipment symbolizes a significant breakthrough in economic relations between the two nations.

According to The Express Tribune, a Pakistan National Shipping Corporation vessel will dock at a Bangladeshi port for the first time, marking a milestone in maritime trade.

Under the deal, Bangladesh is purchasing 75,000 tonnes of white rice from the Trading Corporation of Pakistan at £395 per tonne. The remaining 25,000 tonnes are expected to arrive in early March. Interestingly, the price is higher than Bangladesh’s recent rice imports from Vietnam, which cost £375.63 per tonne. The interim government is actively working to stabilize rice prices, which have surged by 15-20% in recent months.

To further strengthen economic ties, Dhaka has also simplified visa regulations for Pakistani citizens. Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Islamabad, Iqbal Hussain, confirmed that Pakistani heads of missions no longer need clearance from Dhaka to obtain visas.

Hussain emphasized that boosting trade and investment between the two countries should remain a top priority.

Related News
Cynthia Erivo Signs Big New Deal After Success with Wicked
TikTok Fined €530 Million by the European Union
Brutal Assault on Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh Highlights Escalating Minority Persecution
Trump’s Third term? Republican Congressman Proposed to Amend the Constitution
Terrorists, Not Students, Behind Vandalism at Bangabandhu’s House: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Serbian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Student Protests
Related Posts
IPL 2025 Suspended Indefinitely Amid India-Pakistan Conflict
Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.
U.S. Consulate in Lahore Orders Staff to Take Shelter Amid Security Threats
Journalist Attacked with Bricks by Miscreants in Bangladesh
Alert in Rajasthan and Punjab: Police Leave Cancelled, Missiles Ready
India Launches Overnight Drone Strikes Across Pakistan; 25 Drones Shot Down
More News

China May Stage New War Games Around Taiwan in 2025, Taiwan Coast Guard Warns

Taipei, Taiwan – A senior Taiwan coast guard official has warned that China could use “pretexts” to stage new military exercises around Taiwan in 2025, coinciding with politically sensitive dates. These could include the anniversary in May marking a year since President Lai Ching-te took office, as well as Taiwan’s National Day in October and […]

Democrats Use Celebrity Support in Campaign Push

As the 2024 election approaches, Democrats are relying on celebrity endorsements to energize voters and encourage turnout. They believe that celebrities can attract attention and bring excitement to their campaign events. Historically, Democrats have had an advantage with celebrity support, especially during critical election periods. This trend intensified during Donald Trump’s presidency, as many celebrities […]

Trump’s Tariff Strategy Raises Global Economic Tensions Amid Fears of Financial Retaliation

Washington, [Date] – With U.S. President Donald Trump implementing a fresh round of tariffs, global markets and policymakers are bracing for further economic turbulence as Washington explores new ways to pressure trading partners into compliance. Trump’s aggressive trade stance has already sparked retaliation, with China imposing countermeasures on April 4, sending U.S. stocks tumbling. As […]

Beijing Film Fest Opens with Triple Milestone

Despite rainy skies, the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) opened in dazzling fashion, uniting global cinema luminaries and Chinese stars for a grand celebration of three key milestones: 130 years of cinema history, 120 years of Chinese film, and the festival’s 15th anniversary. Held at the foot of Beijing’s iconic red carpet, the opening […]

India-Sri Lanka to Review Ambitious Connectivity Projects as New Leadership Takes Charge

Sri Lanka’s new President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has sparked a re-evaluation of major infrastructure projects with India, including the ambitious Ram Setu land bridge proposal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first global leaders to congratulate Dissanayake on his electoral win, emphasizing a shared goal of deepening bilateral ties. Connectivity remains central to […]

Former Russian World Champion Couple Among Victims of U.S. Aircraft Collision

At the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the United States, a collision occurred between a regional passenger aircraft and a U.S. military helicopter. Russian news agency TASS reported that among the passengers of the ill-fated aircraft were a Russian figure skating coach couple, who were also former world champions. Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov […]

Crackdown on Turkish Artists Amid Rising Political Repression After Imamoglu’s Arrest

Since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, political repression against dissenters in Turkey has intensified significantly—extending into the country’s arts and entertainment industry. Particularly, actors who have supported opposition calls for boycotts have become prime targets of attacks. The opposition’s campaign has urged citizens to boycott pro-government companies, […]

Israel Ready for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has expressed its willingness to establish a permanent ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced this during a briefing with international media in Jerusalem. However, he emphasized that Israel’s conditions for the ceasefire include the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the complete disarmament […]

Biden Commutes the Majority of Federal Death Sentences

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, converting their sentences to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The three individuals excluded from this decision are Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, responsible for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and Robert Bowers and Dylann Roof, who were convicted for the […]

PM Modi’s Remarks on Ukraine War During ‘Detailed Talks’ with German Chancellor

“PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Ukraine and West Asia Conflicts, Offers India’s Support for Peace Restoration” During discussions on Friday, PM Modi highlighted that the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are of significant concern. He reiterated India’s readiness to make every possible contribution toward the restoration of peace in these regions. “Modi and […]