Dhaka-Karachi direct flights set to begin in January, Pakan envoy tells Bangladesh chief advisor Yunus | World News

High Commissioner of Pakan to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. (Photo: X/ @ChiefAdviserGoB)

Pakan High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, said on Sunday that direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi are expected to start in January in a major boost for the relations between the two nations. Haider shared the information during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House in Dhaka on Sunday.

Pakan High Commissioner Calls on Chief AdviserDHAKA, December 28: High Commissioner of Pakan to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House in Dhaka.During the meeting, both sides discussed… pic.twitter.com/mamTlGfya6— Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) December 28, 2025

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and aviation, as well as scaling up cultural, educational, and medical exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations, a statement Chief Advisor’s press wing stated.

What did they discuss

Both sides discussed ways to “expand cooperation in trade, investment, and aviation, as well as scaling up cultural, educational, and medical exchanges” to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two South Asian nations.

This comes on the back of a 20 percent growth in bilateral trade compared to last year, as noted the Pakani High Commissioner.

“Business communities from both countries (are) actively exploring new investment opportunities, he said.