Business Desk 
Aug 22, 2025
In a significant step to strengthen ties, Pakistan and Bangladesh have formally agreed to grant visa-free entry to diplomats and government officials.
Following approval from the Advisory Council Committee (ACC), holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be allowed to travel without a visa.
It is worth noting that this bilateral agreement will be valid for a period of five years, officials confirmed.
With visa-free entry, both countries aim to boost diplomatic ties and facilitate smoother official-level engagement.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Bangladesh have also agreed to promote bilateral trade and industrial development through collaborative efforts.
The consensus to this effect was reached during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries Adilur Rahman Khan in Dhaka.
The commerce minister highlighted Pakistan’s keen interest in being a part of Bangladesh’s evolving industrial landscape through joint ventures and mutual investment.
Earlier, during his visit to the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister urged Bangladeshi traders to import cement, sugar, footwear, and leather products from Pakistan.
The two countries have witnessed a thaw in ties after the ouster of India-aligned premier Sheikh Hasina.
