Bangladesh trade 'several billion' short of potential

The Express Tribune • Oct 23, 2026

Envoy seeks easier visas and direct flights as LCCI proposes dedicated trade cell

Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh stands at around $1 billion against a potential worth several billion dollars, Bangladesh High Commissioner Md Iqbal Hussain Khan said, calling for stronger cooperation, improved connectivity, the removal of trade barriers and closer engagement between the business communities to unlock it. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he identified agricult...