[🇧🇩] Bangladesh-Pakistan Relation---Can we look beyond 1971?

[Bilal9]

Pakistan's Gwadar port, a gateway for Bangladesh to reach Central Asia

I guess detractors need to....

 

[Sharma Ji]

 

[Krishna with Flute]

The border conflict in 1962 and also the recent ones where Indian soldiers got killed.

In war soldiers get killed. In our long neighbourhood history, we had minimal conflict. I don't recall any civilian killed by either of the army.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Pakistan & Bangladesh Set Ambitious Goal to Boost Bilateral Trade to $25 Billion

What will the trade amounting to 25bn USD?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Pakistan has purchased JF17 and subsequently J10, Even today, Indian airforce is more concerned about more than 4 decades old F16. India will always love to see Pakistan buying Chinese weapons than Pakistan buying weapons from west or US. Buy as much Chinese weapons as you wish.

 

[Saif]

In war soldiers get killed. In our long neighbourhood history, we had minimal conflict. I don't recall any civilian killed by either of the army.

How about the killings of Sikhs in the golden temple?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

How about the killings of Sikhs in the golden temple?

All who raises weapon against nation will be dealt with weapons. May it be Hindus, may it be Muslims or may it be of any other community. We have not killed any innocent shikhs. Those terrorists who had occupied the temple were flushed out with use of power. Your poor logic of Identifying terrorist with any community is laughable. Pakistan did same in Lal Masjid with Muslims. No matter who you are, if you challenge state with weapons, you will be delt with power. Many of the Maoist who are killed in encounter with armed forces are Hindus. What is your logic?

 

[Saif]

All who raises weapon against nation will be dealt with weapons. May it be Hindus, may it be Muslims or may it be of any other community. We have not killed any innocent shikhs. Those terrorists who had occupied the temple were flushed out with use of power. Your poor logic of Identifying terrorist with any community is laughable. Pakistan did same in Lal Masjid with Muslims. No matter who you are, if you challenge state with weapons, you will be delt with power. Many of the Maoist who are killed in encounter with armed forces are Hindus. What is your logic?

............and the consequence was........the assassination of Indira Gandhi at the hands of Sikhs.

 

[Mb444]

BD should pursue greater engagement with Pakistan as long as BDs interest is maintained.

I am all for increased trade and people to people contact via reopening on shipping lanes, direct flights etc.

However I would be against seeking Pakistan as a replacement for India in any capacity. This is not a zero sum game.

Not withstanding current issues with India, BD should engage Pakistan with a view to opening new horizons and exploring win win scenarios.

There has been some positive developments and I am hoping to see BD exports starting to flow west.

 

[Dogun18]

BD should pursue greater engagement with Pakistan as long as BDs interest is maintained.

I am all for increased trade and people to people contact via reopening on shipping lanes, direct flights etc.

However I would be against seeking Pakistan as a replacement for India in any capacity. This is not a zero sum game.

Not withstanding current issues with India, BD should engage Pakistan with a view to opening new horizons and exploring win win scenarios.

There has been some positive developments and I am hoping to see BD exports starting to flow west.

@Bilal9 S @Saif
It's a start Pakistan, Bangladesh leaders agree to expand, deepen bilateral ties

Although some folks like @Sharma Ji V @Vsdoc @Krishna with Flute won't like it.

 

[Vsdoc]

@Bilal9 S @Saif
It's a start Pakistan, Bangladesh leaders agree to expand, deepen bilateral ties

Although some folks like @Sharma Ji V @Vsdoc @Krishna with Flute won't like it.

Bhai you both can jump into bed and bugger each other by turns for all we care.

 

[Bilal9]

@Bilal9 S @Saif
It's a start Pakistan, Bangladesh leaders agree to expand, deepen bilateral ties

Although some folks like @Sharma Ji V @Vsdoc @Krishna with Flute won't like it.

Well you cannot please everyone when it may go against their (perceived) interest.

Trade between Bangladesh and India are at an all time low now.

Some auto parts market in Delhi has threatened cancelling of business with Bangladeshi traders.

I guess next will be the Sarojini Swap meet association (dehati market) in Old Delhi which bans Bangladeshi shoppers.

I don't know whether to laugh or to cry.

 

[Saif]

@Bilal9 S @Saif
It's a start Pakistan, Bangladesh leaders agree to expand, deepen bilateral ties

Although some folks like @Sharma Ji V @Vsdoc @Krishna with Flute won't like it.

It is high time Bangladesh and Pakistan explore ways to increase trade and military to military cooperation to reduce India's influence in South Asia. We should not allow India to emerge as a regional power to maintain stability in South Asia. India is a regional bully and we must act together to contain India with the help of China. Hope you agree with me.

 

[Saif]

‘Bangladesh-Pakistan direct shipping route leads to 50pc reduction in transit times’

More than 1,000 containers were shipped between Pakistan and Bangladesh since the launch of the ‘first direct shipping route’ between the two South Asian countries in October, according to the port operator DP World. The new direct link has led to a more than 50 per cent reductio

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‘Bangladesh-Pakistan direct shipping route leads to 50pc reduction in transit times’
Dubai-based port operator DP World says
FE ONLINE DESK
Published :
Dec 26, 2024 20:47
Updated :
Dec 26, 2024 20:47

More than 1,000 containers were shipped between Pakistan and Bangladesh since the launch of the ‘first direct shipping route’ between the two South Asian countries in October, according to the port operator DP World.

The new direct link has led to a more than 50 per cent reduction in transit times, as well as improved connectivity through eliminating transhipment requirements, reports Gulf News.

The report says, “It is a joint venture between Dubai-headquartered DP World and NLC that is making full use of the new route. This is part of a wider service connecting six countries, rotating between: Port Klang (Malaysia), Jebel Ali, Karachi (Pakistan), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Belawan (Indonesia), and Mundra (India).”

"This new route also connects to many of our regional and global routes, giving businesses and traders connectivity to all parts of our global network," said Sultan Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive of DP World.

Launched on October 30, the first voyage carried 304 containers booked directly from Karachi to Chittagong.

“By eliminating the need for transshipment, the direct route offers a remarkably efficient 11-day transit between Karachi and Chittagong, ensuring faster delivery times and reduced logistics costs,” says a DP World statement.

“The second service saw more than double the container load between Karachi to Chittagong, underscoring the growing demand for this service.”​

 

[Bilal9]

New Bangladesh-Pakistan direct shipping route starts delivering results: DP World​

The new direct connection has slashed transit times by over 50% and enhanced regional connectivity by eliminating the need for trans-shipment​

An aerial view of Chattogram Port. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

An aerial view of Chattogram Port. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

More than 1,000 containers have been shipped between Pakistan and Bangladesh since the launch of the "first direct shipping route" between Bangladesh and Pakistan in October, according to Dubai-based port operator DP World.

The new direct connection has slashed transit times by over 50% and enhanced regional connectivity by eliminating the need for trans-shipment, reports Gulf News.

This initiative is a joint venture between Dubai-based DP World and Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC), leveraging the new route as part of a broader service linking six countries. The route rotates between Port Klang (Malaysia), Jebel Ali (UAE), Karachi (Pakistan), Chattogram (Bangladesh), Belawan (Indonesia), and Mundra (India).

"This new route also connects to many of our regional and global routes, giving businesses and traders connectivity to all parts of our global network," said Sultan Bin Sulayem, chief executive of DP World and Group chairman.

Launched on 30 October, the first voyage carried 304 containers booked directly from Karachi to Chattogram.

"By eliminating the need for trans-shipment, the direct route offers a remarkably efficient 11-day transit between Karachi and Chattogram, ensuring faster delivery times and reduced logistics costs," says a DP World statement.

"The second service saw more than double the container load between Karachi to Chattogram, underscoring the growing demand for this service," it added.