Bangladesh–Pakistan relations
Pakistan |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| High Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad | High Commission of Bangladesh, Dhaka |
| Envoy | |
| High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof | High Commissioner Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan |
Bangladesh and Pakistan are both South Asian Muslim-majority countries. Following the end of British rule in India, the two countries formed a single state for 24 years. The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the secession of East Pakistan as the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Pakistan (formerly West Pakistan) recognized Bangladesh in 1974. Today, bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan are considered to be cordial.
The two countries are both founding members of SAARC, as well as members of the Developing 8 Countries, the OIC and the Commonwealth of Nations. Both are classified as Next Eleven emerging economies. Bangladesh has a High Commission in Islamabad and Deputy High Commission in Karachi. Pakistan has a High Commission in Dhaka.