Bangladesh-Pakistan are strengthening ties: What does it mean for India?
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 3:31 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Once rivals, Pakistan and Bangladesh are slowly emerging as friends and partners. Starting January 29, Dhaka will resume direct flights to Karachi — a first since 2012. Moreover, defence ties are also improving with the Muhammad Yunus-led nation expressing ‘potential interest’ in procuring the JF-17 fighter aircraft from Pakistan. These developments come amid Dhaka and Islamabad's strained ties with New Delhi
