US EditionDar Sets Sights on Rebuilding Dhaka Ties
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed multiple agreements including visa exemptions and cultural exchanges to enhance ties after 13 years, aiming to boost trade and diplomatic cooperation.
- On August 23, 2025, Senator Ishaq Dar, who serves as both Pakistan's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, arrived in Dhaka for a two-day visit aimed at restoring diplomatic relations with Bangladesh.
- The visit occurred following the removal of Sheikh Hasina from office on August 5, 2024, after which an interim administration led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus assumed power.
- During his visit, Dar held talks with Bangladesh's interim Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain and leaders of opposition parties including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the student-led National Citizen Party.
- During the visit, the two countries finalized a set of agreements including a single contract and multiple memorandums of understanding focused on trade, cultural exchanges, visa exemptions, and institutional collaboration, with the goal of enhancing both bilateral relations and regional cooperation, including efforts to revive SAARC.
- Bangladesh raised unresolved 1971 Liberation War issues including a formal apology and asset claims, while Dar maintained these matters had been addressed previously; both sides agreed these problems could not be solved in a single day.
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to revitalize fraternal ties, Saarc cooperation as Dar meets Prof Yunus
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Pakistan, Bangladesh pledge stronger ties during Dar's Dhaka visit
This collage shows Pakistan and Bangladesh flags. — ReutersPakistan and Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of their peoples, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said in a statement on Sunday.The understanding was...
Bangladesh presses Pakistan for 1971 war crimes apology, asset settlement during Dar’s visit
Bangladesh on Sunday raised pending issues, including an apology for the 1971 war, with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is the most senior leader from his country to visit Dhaka since 2012.
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