Bangladesh High Commissioner Sees Broad Prospects for Pakistan-Bangladesh Trade Relations
thefridaynews 
Report: Hassan Raza
Multan (October 25, 2026) Emphasis has been placed on exploring new avenues of cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh to further strengthen their trade, business, and economic relations. In this regard, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Mohammad Iqbal Hussain Khan visited the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Sunday, where he met with Chamber President Dr. Shafiq Khan Patafi, business leaders, and traders and industrialists associated with various sectors.During the meeting, matters relating to the promotion of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the expansion of business ties, the exploration of new investment opportunities, and the strengthening of mutual economic cooperation were discussed. The participants also highlighted the importance of enhancing contacts between the business communities of the two countries and making effective use of available trade opportunities.The meeting focused on finding new avenues of mutual cooperation to promote trade and business between the two countries, enabling the business community to gain better access to each other’s markets. Increasing direct contacts between business leaders and strengthening people-to-people relations were also among the key topics discussed.In addition to Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dr. Shafiq Khan Patafi, several prominent business figures and industrialists from the city attended the meeting. The participants reviewed prospects for increasing trade activities between the two countries and promoting cooperation between their business communities.The Bangladesh High Commissioner was accompanied by Press Counsellor Mohammad Tayyab Ali and Counsellor (Political Affairs) and Head of Chancery (HOC) Ishrat Jahan, along with other officials.The meeting is significant for further expanding economic cooperation, trade ties, and business partnerships between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Continued engagement between the business communities of the two countries and the identification of joint opportunities can help promote bilateral trade and strengthen people-to-people relations.
