Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Bangladesh wants to boost trade with Pakistan to meet its rising industrial and energy needs. The country is especially interested in importing Pakistani coal and limestone. These materials are essential for Bangladesh's power plants and soda ash factories. The talks were held between Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh's High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan. Both sides agreed to strengthen trade in several sectors.

During the meeting, High Commissioner Khan shared his observations from recent visits to Pakistan's industrial hubs. He said that local business chambers showed great interest in working with Bangladesh. The discussions focused on energy and logistics, with a plan to support deeper i...