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.
Indian national Shivam indicted for smuggling individuals from Canada into the U.S., facing up to 40 years in prison.
UN chief Guterres advocates for multi-polarity, highlighting the India-EU trade agreement's significance in global cooperation and stability.
Democrats and the White House agree on a spending deal to prevent a government shutdown and fund Homeland Security temporarily.
Trump cautions the U.K. against business ties with China following Starmer's discussions with Xi Jinping on economic relations.
Shorts News:Watch: Trump says Cuba ‘will not be able to survive’
The U.S. will return three ancient bronze sculptures to India, acknowledging their illegal removal from sacred temples.
Venezuela's acting President signs oil industry overhaul, attracting investors by easing state control amidst significant geopolitical changes.
Kremlin invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy to Moscow for peace talks amid ongoing conflict and U.S.-led negotiation efforts.
Canadian PM Mark Carney expects U.S. respect for sovereignty amid Alberta separatism discussions, denying Trump raised the issue.
Trump announces reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel, allowing Americans to visit soon amid ongoing safety concerns.
Trump threatens Canada with a 50% tariff on aircraft, escalating tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two nations.
A Bangladesh flight lands in Karachi for the first time in 14 years, restoring vital air connectivity between the two nations.
Trump urges Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv for a week amid severe winter conditions affecting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.