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ISLAMABAD: The recent thaw in Pakistan&ndash;Bangladesh relations has been welcomed by journalists, commentators, and diplomats, following signals from Dhaka that it is considering restoring direct flights and easing visa restrictions between the two countries.&nbsp;Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir called the development &ldquo;great news&quot;, expressing hope that visa procedures will become simpler and more accessible for ordinary people.&nbsp;In a video message, Hamid Mir said: &quot;It was a very pleasant surprise to watch the interview of an adviser of the Bangladeshi government, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, on Pakistan TV when she disclosed that there is a possibility of direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh.&quot;&nbsp;Many analysts say improved travel could help reconnect families, business communities, academics and cultural groups separated by decades of strained ties.&nbsp;The reactions came after Syeda Rizwana Hassan, Adviser for Environment in Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government, in an interview with Pakistan TV, said Dhaka is actively considering reinstating direct air links and may even explore visa-free travel in the future. <figure class="fr-media"><video controls="" src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/28214c1f-315d-4778-8815-ad385e4b0024-ANPK_16x9_xxxxx.mp4" class="fr-draggable fr-fvc fr-dvb"> </video></figure> &nbsp;She said such steps would support business confidence, enhance people-to-people contact, and strengthen regional cooperation.&nbsp;Bangladeshi journalist Wahiduzzaman Noor described the shift as &ldquo;a major move after years of diplomatic deadlock&rdquo;, while former US diplomat Jon Danilowicz welcomed the idea, noting that South Asia remains &ldquo;one of the least connected regions in the world&rdquo;, and that easier travel and trade corridors could encourage stability and economic growth.&nbsp;On social media, many described the development as a &ldquo;much-needed reset&quot;, saying the change in tone could help rebuild trust and revive the historic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;Observers say that progress may be gradual, but the gesture is widely seen as a positive step towards renewed engagement and regional understanding.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh are moving towards restoring direct flights and easing visas, a development welcomed by journalists and diplomats as a positive step to rebuild trust, boost connectivity, and strengthen regional cooperation.


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Thaw in Pakistan–Bangladesh relations welcomed

Thaw in Pakistan–Bangladesh relations welcomed