Bangladesh envoy urges stronger Pakistan-Bangladesh trade, calls for greater business engagement

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, Muhammad Sakib Sadakat, on Thursday called for strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh by promoting greater business-to-business engagement and increasing the exchange of trade delegations.

Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of the S.I.T.E. Association of Industry (SAI), the deputy high commissioner said both countries possessed significant untapped commercial potential that could be realised through closer collaboration. He invited Pakistani industrialists to visit Bangladesh to explore trade and investment opportunities, assuring them of the High Commission's full support in facilitating business contacts and market access.

The SAI delegation was led by President Abdul Rehman Fudda and included Senior Vice President Ahmed Zulfiqar Chaudhry, Vice President Muhammad Tahir Goreja, former President Abdul Rasheed, and Chairman of the International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs Committee Junaid-ur-Rehman.

During the meeting, both sides discussed measures to enhance bilateral trade, diversify traded products, facilitate the exchange of business delegations, and improve trade connectivity between the two countries.

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The industrialists stressed the need to increase the frequency of direct flights and expand sea cargo services between Pakistan and Bangladesh, saying improved logistics would lower trade costs and significantly boost bilateral commerce.

Muhammad Sakib Sadakat encouraged Pakistani exporters to study the Bangladeshi market and tailor their products to local demand, describing Bangladesh as a promising destination for Pakistani exports and investment. He assured the delegation that the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission would provide every possible assistance to businesses seeking to enter the Bangladeshi market.

He emphasised that sustained private-sector engagement and stronger institutional cooperation would help unlock the full potential of bilateral trade and investment.

The SAI delegation also invited the deputy high commissioner to visit the association at a mutually convenient date to further strengthen cooperation between the business communities of Pakistan and Bangladesh.