Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for officials

Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached a landmark agreement granting visa-free entry to diplomats and government officials, a step aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating official engagements.

Officials confirmed that the arrangement was finalized after approval by the Advisory Council Committee. Under the agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be able to travel freely without visas.

The deal will remain valid for five years, with the possibility of renewal or extension.

The initiative is expected to boost diplomatic exchanges while also paving the way for closer cooperation in trade and industrial development.

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The announcement was made during a meeting in Dhaka between Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Bangladesh’s Adviser for Industries, Adilur Rahman Khan.

Both sides agreed to encourage joint ventures, strengthen industrial collaboration, and expand bilateral trade.

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to serving as a key partner in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing industrial sector through mutual investment and collaborative projects.