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Express Tribune
27-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Bangladesh Deputy HC meets officials, urges deeper trade
Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, SM Mahbubul Alam, visited the Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas divisions from 24 to 27 July, 2025, meeting district officials, businesspersons, and office bearers of the Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas and Umerkot chambers of commerce and industry, promoting deeper bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan. The envoy highlighted the upcoming '3rd Made in Pakistan Exhibition', to be held in Bangladesh in September, and the visit of a delegation from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), comprising around 50 businessmen, in mid October. Alam also invited a delegation from Pakistan to participate in the Dhaka International Trade Fair, to be held in January 2026. The envoy stated that there is strong potential for Pakistan and Bangladesh to engage in joint ventures in information technology, cement industries, pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, jute industries and so forth, expressing optimism that the trade between the two countries would soon reach $1billion. Further, Alam mentioned that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh has huge potential to widen in items and commodities including textiles, mineral products, industrial machinery, sport goods, surgical instruments, and agricultural products.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Folk songs, display of rural life at Bengali New Year celebrations
Bangladeshi women sing a traditional folk song at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission during vibrant celebrations marking Pohela Boisakh - the Bengali New Year 1432 - on Sunday, showcasing rich cultural heritage and festive spirit. PHOTO: Express Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Karachi celebrated the Pohela Boisakh, the Bengali New Year 1432 at the mission's premises on Saturday night. The BD mission arranged a colorful evening with cultural programmes, and highlighted the art, culture, tradition, festivities, and cuisine of Bangladesh. Diplomats including Consul General of Turkiye, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Trade Officer Vietnam, British Deputy Head of Mission, parliamentarian, Honorary Consul General of different countries, government officials, UN officials, journalists, business leaders, academicians & columnists, cultural activists, and others including children and women participated at the colorful and festive event. Cultural ties, wider people-to-people contacts, exchange of cultural troupe, tourism, were emphasized during the event. Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi SM Mahbubul Alam reiterated the initiatives undertaken to strengthen bilateral relations in multifaceted areas including culture. The mission displayed the rich cultural history of Bangladesh. BD Deputy High Commission has been striving hard in promoting cooperation in the field of culture, trade, commerce and investment.
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pakistan, Bangladesh to widen trade ties
Listen to article In a significant move to deepen bilateral relations, Pakistan and Bangladesh are working closely to strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples. Taking a step forward in this direction, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to visit Bangladesh in the last week of April 2025. The visit is expected to explore new avenues of collaboration, particularly in the fields of tourism and investment, where ample opportunities await Pakistan in Bangladesh's growing market. The Deputy High Commissioner, S M Mahbubul Alam, said there is ample scope for widening and strengthening mutually beneficial bilateral relations between the two countries while addressing a reception arranged by the Bangladesh Mission to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. The National Day celebration commenced with a grand ceremony, beginning with the national anthems of both countries. Minister of Sindh government Saeed Ghani was the guest of honour. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Pakistan Iqbal Husain Khan, Consuls General of different countries in Karachi, other diplomats, senators, members of national and provincial assemblies, political leadership, government officials of Pakistan and Sindh Province, business leaders, cultural activists, women entrepreneurs, media personalities and journalists attended the celebration. He added that Bangladesh and Pakistan have maintained excellent bilateral relationships. Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif held several meetings over the past months. They met in September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th UNGA in New York and again in December 2024 during the D-8 Summit in Cairo. The meetings highlighted the desire to enhance cooperation, especially in economic development, trade, investment, cultural exchange, and people-to-people ties. On April 17, 2025, the 6th Round of Foreign Secretary-Level Consultations took place in Dhaka. Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Ambassador Jashim Uddin and Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Ambassador Amna Baloch led the respective delegations and discussed all aspects of bilateral relations. The deputy high commissioner highlighted increased trade activity, including a direct container ship link operational since November 2024 and upcoming direct flights. Delegations from FPCCI, TDAP, TCP, and cultural troupes have visited Bangladesh. Key Bangladeshi exports include jute, garments, leather goods, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals. Pakistan also participated in the Bangladesh Investment Summit in April 2025. He underscored Bangladesh's tourism appeal, including Cox's Bazar and the Sundarbans, and its strong remittance and export economy. Alam invited more business delegations and tourists from Pakistan to Bangladesh and assured extending all possible support to facilitate visits, including coordinating and processing visas on priority basis.
