Dhaka, May 9 -- As Bangladesh and Pakistan resume political dialogue after a 13-year hiatus, experts and policymakers stress that expanding trade cooperation with Pakistan is not only a timely decision but also crucial for promoting Bangladesh's national interests.
In recent years, Bangladesh's economy has seen a robust growth, led by its garment industry, remittance inflows, and a rapidly expanding digital sector. However, economists argue that for this momentum to continue, the country must diversify its trade partnerships-particularly within the region.
"Bangladesh must strengthen trade relations with Pakistan, not out of sentiment, but out of strategic necessity," said Professor Dr. Shahiduzzaman, a noted scholar of international rela...