Pakistan, Bangladesh Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

Diplomatic and official passport holders from Pakistan and Bangladesh can now travel visa-free as both countries push stronger ties.

Publish date: Monday، 25 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Pakistan, Bangladesh Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

Pakistan and Bangladesh just shook hands on a new visa waiver agreement. Holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries can now travel without a visa, making official trips faster and smoother.

More Than Just Travel

The deal didn’t stop at visas. The two South Asian neighbors also signed agreements covering trade, culture, media, and academic exchanges. Both governments say these moves are meant to lock in stronger cooperation across multiple fields.

Bangladesh, Pakistan sign visa waiver, 4 MoUs and cultural exchange programme - Bangladesh Post

The Big Visit

The signing happened during Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Bangladesh. Dar, alongside Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, attended official receptions and met a wide range of Bangladeshi leaders — from government advisers and party leaders to academics, artists, and journalists.

Building Bridges

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agreements aim to boost ties in economics, training diplomats, cultural projects, and even media collaborations. Dar emphasized that relations between the two countries are rooted in shared traditions and Islamic heritage, while also pointing to a “forward-looking” relationship for the future.

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Pakistan, Bangladesh Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

More Than Just Travel

The Big Visit

Building Bridges

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