Bangladesh-Pakistan Air Connectivity Restored After 14 Years with Dhaka-Karachi Flight

• A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday, marking the first direct flight from Dhaka in 14 years.
• The flight (BG-341) was welcomed with a traditional water salute, signifying the restoration of non-stop air connectivity between the two nations.
• Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate flights on the Dhaka-Karachi route twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays, with a license until March 30.
• The resumption of direct flights follows discussions between Pakistan and Bangladesh governments to boost trade and ties, and comes amid growing bonhomie after recent political changes in Bangladesh.
• Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's visit to Dhaka last year, the first high-level engagement in over a decade, initiated plans for restarting direct flights.

Why It Matters: Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan resume after 14 years, boosting connectivity and ties.