Dhaka, April 17 -- Pakistan has long sought to mend its strained relationship with Bangladesh, but efforts were consistently rebuffed during Sheikh Hasina's tenure.

The recent political shift in Dhaka, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leading the interim government, has reignited Islamabad's hopes for renewed diplomatic engagement.

That cautious optimism has gained momentum as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch is currently in Dhaka-marking the first secretary-level talks between the two countries in 15 years.

Her visit is expected to pave the way for a higher-level diplomatic push, with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar scheduled to travel to Bangladesh later this month. While the exact date remai...