Bangladesh, Pakistan Explore Cooperation on Civil Service Training, E-Governance

Dhaka, October 14, 2026: Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed expanding cooperation in civil service capacity building and e-governance, reflecting efforts to strengthen bilateral engagement in public administration and digital governance.

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider held a meeting with Md Ismail Zabihullah, adviser to the prime minister for the Ministry of Public Administration, to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities for capacity-building programmes for civil servants and cooperation in e-governance, according to a statement from the High Commission of Pakistan.

Haider also briefed the adviser on the progress of bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including education, trade and information and communication technology (ICT).

The discussions highlighted potential avenues for further engagement between the two countries, particularly in strengthening administrative capacity and sharing expertise in digital public services.

The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts by Bangladesh and Pakistan to broaden cooperation across multiple sectors. However, details of any specific agreements, training programmes or implementation timelines were not immediately available.