Direct Flights Between Bangladesh and Pakistan Restored After a Decade
![High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan announces direct flights to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade, and tourism. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-bangladesh-ties1737833614-0.webp)
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan announces direct flights to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade, and tourism.
FA’s China Visit Marks Major Shift in Bangladesh’s Political Ties
![Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser seeks economic support from China during his visit, amid political changes in Dhaka. [Image via Daily Sun]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1737289776-daf71a7104b6f8b8209ee8ed240f15bb-1024x912.webp)
Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser seeks economic support from China during his visit, amid political changes in Dhaka.
Bangladesh Military Delegation Meets Air Chief
![Bangladesh defense delegation meets Pakistan’s Air Chief, discusses military collaboration and joint training initiatives. [Image via PTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jan-16-2025-11.28.49_bd-and-airchief16.webp)
Bangladesh defense delegation meets Pakistan’s Air Chief, discusses military collaboration and joint training initiatives.
Senior BD General, Lt-Gen Hassan, in Pakistan on a Rare Visit
![Visit of Bangladesh's Lt-Gen Hassan to Pakistan aims to strengthen military ties and discuss regional security. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/COAS-11736908529-0-1024x646.webp)
Visit of Bangladesh’s Lt-Gen Hassan to Pakistan aims to strengthen military ties and discuss regional security.
India Summons Bangladesh’s Top Diplomat, Nurul Islam
![India and Bangladesh exchange diplomatic summons, with Nurul Islam summoned by India amid rising border tensions over fencing. [Image via the Hills Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/New-Project-30-1024x675.webp)
India and Bangladesh exchange diplomatic summons, with Nurul Islam summoned by India amid rising border tensions over fencing.
Rikta Akhter Banu Learning Disability School Breaks Stigma in Bangladesh
![Rikta Akhter Banu Learning Disability School empowers children with disabilities, fostering inclusion and education in Bangladesh. [Image via Arab News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4559758-1032240617.webp)
Rikta Akhter Banu Learning Disability School empowers children with disabilities, fostering inclusion and education in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Saw Surge of Mob Killings in 2024: Rights Groups
![Mob killings in Bangladesh surge after August revolution, with 128 deaths recorded in 2024, say rights groups. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1267768_2163342_BD_akhbar.webp)
Mob killings in Bangladesh surge after August revolution, with 128 deaths recorded in 2024, say rights groups.
NLC and DP World Improve Connectivity Between Bangladesh and Pakistan
![DP World and NLC launch direct shipping route, boosting trade and cutting transit times between Pakistan and Bangladesh. [Image via Maritime Gateway]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nlc-dp-world-1024x628.webp)
DP World and NLC launch direct shipping route, boosting trade and cutting transit times between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Seeks Abdali SRBM from Pakistan for Defense
![Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India. [Image via AFP/ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/30001814ee221bc-1024x720.webp)
Bangladesh seeks to acquire Abdali SRBM from Pakistan to strengthen its defense amid growing tensions with India.
Bangladesh to Import Fertilizer from Saudi Arabia for Food Security
![Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security. [Image via BADC]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4558898-136579932.webp)
Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security.