New avenues open for Pakistan-Bangladesh economic cooperation

August 21, 2025 (MLN): Bangladesh has expressed keen interest in knowledge sharing and industrial collaboration with Pakistan, identifying leather, shipbuilding, sugar, agro-processing, and SMEs as key areas for potential cooperation.

The development came during Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan’s four-day official visit to Dhaka.

The visit is aimed at boosting bilateral trade and enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Jam Kamal Khan held discussions with Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries, Adilur Rahman Khan, where both sides explored opportunities to strengthen industrial ties. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, also attended the meeting.

The talks focused on leveraging the economic and industrial strengths of both nations to address challenges related to food security, promote value addition in the food industry, and align industrial technologies.

Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation through joint ventures, mutual investment, and the exchange of delegations and expertise.

The Minister emphasized Pakistan’s strong interest in becoming a part of Bangladesh’s evolving industrial landscape by fostering a facilitative economic ecosystem for growth.

He highlighted the importance of value-added industries for revenue generation and socio-economic uplift, while appreciating Bangladesh’s progress in pharmaceuticals, textiles, and information technology.

Adviser Adilur emphasized Bangladesh’s industrial development and acknowledged the country’s growing needs for collaboration. He welcomed Pakistan’s interest in contributing expertise and investment, while identifying sectors with significant potential for partnership.

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