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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dhaka shows interest in coal, limestone import
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan to explore deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and industrial linkages. The high commissioner shared insights from his recent visits to Pakistan's industrial hubs, where he received enthusiastic response from local business chambers. The discussions focused on Bangladesh's growing industrial needs, particularly for Pakistani coal and limestone to support power generation and soda ash production. Key points considered were boosting agricultural trade, particularly Pakistan's import of pineapples from Bangladesh and potential export of mangoes, pending final technical approvals.
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Bangladesh seeks Pakistani coal, limestone to meet industrial demand in trade talks
In a bid to meet its growing industrial and energy demands, Bangladesh is seeking closer trade cooperation with Pakistan, particularly in securing raw materials such as coal and limestone. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, where both sides explored deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages, read a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce. During the meeting, High Commissioner Khan shared insights from his recent visits to Pakistan's industrial hubs, noting enthusiastic engagement from local business chambers. Two more joint border markets: Jam urges Iran to fast-track operationalisation The discussions focused on Bangladesh's growing industrial needs, particularly for Pakistani coal and limestone to support its power generation and soda ash production. Key points of discussion included boosting agricultural trade, particularly Pakistan's imports of pineapples from Bangladesh and potential exports of mangos, pending final technical approvals. Moreover, the discussions also covered opportunities in textiles, mineral exports like high-quality limestone from Sindh, and Halal-certified meat products, with both sides committing to address logistical challenges and streamline business visa processes to facilitate smoother trade exchanges. The federal minister emphasised the strategic potential of the relationship, stating: 'Through focused collaboration in energy, logistics and food security, Pakistan and Bangladesh can develop a transformative economic partnership that benefits our entire region.' The meeting concluded with commitments to establish sector-specific business linkages and streamline trade mechanisms in the coming months.
Business Recorder
19-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Punjab CM, Bangladesh HC for enhancing bilateral cooperation
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan in which matters pertaining to enhancing bilateral cooperation, mutual trade, industry and agriculture were discussed. The Bangladesh High Commissioner appreciated the public welfare initiatives and development projects of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The Chief Minister while talking on the occasion said that Pakistan and Bangladesh are two branches of the same tree as our roots are deeply embedded in common history and culture. She outlined, 'Punjab duly appreciates Bangladesh's achievements in the field of garments industry, microfinance and women's workforce. Collaboration in women-led industrial clusters and digital upskilling programs under the 'Women First' agenda from Bangladesh will be welcomed.' She highlighted, 'There is also a vast scope for extensive cooperation between Punjab and Bangladesh in the field of agriculture and food security. Under the MoU in January 2025, Punjab has exported 50,000 tonnes of high-quality rice to Bangladesh. For pharma and medical devices, Punjab can provide Bangladesh with world-class laboratories, cheaper surgical exports and joint branding opportunities.' She maintained, 'Bangladesh's steps such as ease of visa clearance, relaxation in inspection and abolition of Dhaka airport security desk manifest a sign of mutual trust.' The CM affirmed, 'We deeply welcome the establishment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Chamber of Commerce in Lahore and Dhaka. Bangladeshi investors will be provided with all possible facilities through One Window Business Centres. It is a great honour for us to participate in the Vision 2030 'Women First' Summit, which is not just a diplomatic meeting but a foundation for a lasting partnership based on shared values, mutual respect.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
17-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan stresses increasing trade, tourism cooperation with Bangladesh amid improving ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday stressed the need to enhance cooperation in trade and tourism with Bangladesh, the Pakistani foreign office said, as Dhaka and Islamabad attempt to forge closer ties amid improving bilateral relations. Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved their strained ties since August last year after former premier Sheikh Hasina fled to India, forced by a violent student-led protest. Pakistan and Bangladesh were once one nation but split in a brutal 1971 war, with Bangladesh drawing closer to India. Bangladesh's High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan met Dar, who also serves as Pakistan's foreign minister, in Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties, the Pakistani foreign office said. 'Appreciating the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, he [Dar] emphasized the need to further expand cooperation- especially in trade, tourism, & people-to-people exchanges,' the foreign office said. High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, today called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The DPM/FM underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its brotherly relations with Bangladesh. Appreciating the positive… — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 17, 2025 In February this month, Bangladesh and Pakistan started direct government-to-government trade with Dhaka importing 50,000 tons of rice from Islamabad, a sign of improving relations between the two. Direct private trade between the countries restarted in November 2024, when a container ship sailed from Pakistan's Karachi to Bangladesh's Chittagong. It was the first cargo ship in decades to sail directly between the two nations. In recent months, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus have met on the sidelines of international forums, including the United Nations General Assembly in New York and the D-8 Summit in Cairo. These interactions have been described as cordial, with both leaders expressing a desire to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
JI chief meets Bangladesh's ambassador
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman met with Bangladesh's Ambassador to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional dynamics, and matters of mutual interest. Talking on the occasion, Rehman emphasized that both Pakistan and Bangladesh face similar challenges in the realms of defense and security. He called for stronger cooperation between the two countries, especially in sectors such as defense, education, trade, and technology. 'Pakistan and Bangladesh have entered a new era of friendship,' he said, underscoring the importance of deepening people-to-people connections and fostering closer ties at the societal level. He stressed that the people of both nations share historical and cultural bonds and cannot be separated by past divisions. 'Strengthening mutual friendship will contribute to the progress of both countries,' he remarked. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
