The year 2024 marked a major turning point in relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, as both countries made a conscious decision to move beyond decades of mistrust and pursue a future based on dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation.

Following the political transition in Dhaka, the new leadership in Bangladesh adopted a more pragmatic and reconciliatory approach. In response, Pakistan extended a hand of friendship, leading to the beginning of a long-overdue diplomatic thaw. Both countries chose to reject the politics of blame and focus instead on shared goals and regional stability.

In late 2024, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met on the sidelines of major forums, including the UN General Assembly and the D-8 Summit in Cairo. These were the first high-level talks in years and helped restore mutual confidence. A historic milestone followed in early 2025, when foreign secretaries of both countries met in Dhaka for the first time in 15 years—an important sign of political will on both sides. read more...