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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- 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
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
B'desh easing visa policy for Pak business leaders to boost trade: High Commissioner
Bangladesh is easing its visa policy for Pakistani business leaders, the country's top envoy in Islamabad has said, adding that the move aims to foster economic growth between the two countries and across the region. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GTCCI) on Saturday, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan said Dhaka views Pakistan as a gateway to Central Asia. 'We believe in stability and economic growth in the region, which is why we are easing the visa regime for Pakistan, particularly for businessmen,' Khan said. 'Both countries have started granting visas to trade delegations,' he added. He also said bilateral trade between the two countries is expected to cross USD 1 billion this fiscal year, expressing hope that trade will continue to grow as both nations remain committed to strengthening cooperation. Speaking at the event, GTCCI President Bau Muneer said that Pakistan and Bangladesh, being the largest economies in SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) after India, should utilise regional trade opportunities for mutual benefit. He said that Bangladesh's GDP has reached USD 437 billion while Pakistan's GDP stands at USD 373 billion. 'It is time we join hands to maximise the trade potential.' After Sheikh Hasina's ouster as the prime minister of Bangladesh last year, the bilateral relations witnessed a thaw with high-level exchanges between the two nations.
