Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan’s Karachi for first time in 14 years
The Hindu
A Bangladesh flight lands in Karachi for the first time in 14 years, restoring vital air connectivity between the two nations.
A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan’s Karachi on Thursday (January 29, 2026), restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years.
According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-341) from Dhaka to Karachi arrived on Thursday evening (January 29, 2026).
“This is the first flight from Dhaka which landed at Jinnah International Airport after 14 years,” it said in a statement.
After landing at Karachi airport, the Biman Airlines flight was welcomed with a traditional water salute.
“A new chapter in Pakistan-Bangladesh friendship — air connectivity restored after 14 years, marked by a high-level reception ceremony at Karachi Airport,” the PAA added.
The development comes amid growing bonhomie between Bangladesh and Pakistan after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted following massive student-led protests in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024.
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