Pak and B'desh conduct direct trade for first time since 1971 separation
Feb 23, 2025 - 19:00
Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade for the first time since their 1971 separation, with the first government-approved cargo departing from Port Qasim. Bangladesh will import 50,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan in two phases, reviving dormant trade relations and fostering economic cooperation between the two countries.