Direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistanhas resumed after a 14-year hiatus, marking a notable development in regional travel and cooperation. On Thursday evening, a Biman Bangladesh Airlinesflight from Dhakalanded in Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, receiving a ceremonial water cannon salute to honour the occasion.
The resumption of flight BG-341restores the non-stop Dhaka–Karachi route for the first time since 2012, offering improved options for business travellers, tourists and families. Officials described the restored service as the start of a “new chapter” in ties between the two South Asian nations.
The reinstated connection is expected to support economic exchanges and deepen people-to-people links. Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to operate the route on a regular schedule, initially with two weekly services.
This move reflects broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regional connectivity after more than a decade without direct flights.
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