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Bangladesh Opposition Leader, Pakistan Envoy Discuss Stronger Ties

Reported By: ST Reporter October 19, 2026, 2:53 pm Category: Metropolitan
Bangladesh Opposition Leader, Pakistan Envoy Discuss Stronger Ties
Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider called on Bangladesh Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his office in Gulshan on Monday noon. Photo: ST
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman and Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider discuss bilateral cooperation, regional peace and the West Asia conflict.

DHAKA: Bangladesh Opposition Leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman and Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, with both sides expressing satisfaction over the positive momentum in ties between the two countries.

Haider called on Dr Rahman at his office in Gulshan on Monday noon, where they exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and regional developments, including efforts to resolve the conflict in West Asia.

During the meeting, Dr Rahman appreciated Pakistan’s peacebuilding efforts in West Asia, stressing the need for sustained dialogue and diplomacy to end the war and alleviate the suffering of affected people.

Haider thanked the opposition leader for his remarks and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace in the region and beyond.

The Pakistani envoy also briefed Dr Rahman on the progress of bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including health, education, trade, culture and people-to-people contacts.

Dr Rahman welcomed the positive momentum in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations and discussed opportunities to further strengthen engagement between the two countries.

The meeting reflects continued engagement between Dhaka and Islamabad to expand cooperation across multiple sectors and strengthen bilateral ties.