Direct Dhaka-Karachi Flights Resume After 14 Years, Boosting Bilateral Ties

• Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight G-341 will land at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Thursday, marking the resumption of direct flights after 14 years.
• The direct air connectivity between Dhaka and Karachi was last available in 2012, with passengers currently relying on connecting flights via hubs like Dubai or Doha.
• The airline will operate flights twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays, with a license until March 30 to assess demand for long-term permission.
• This development follows growing bonhomie between Bangladesh and Pakistan, especially after recent political changes in Bangladesh.
• The resumption of direct flights aims to boost trade and other ties, following discussions between the two governments and a high-level visit by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to Dhaka last year.

Why It Matters: Direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi resume after 14 years, signaling improved Pakistan-Bangladesh relations.