Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to allow visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in Dhaka.
Minister Naqvi was formally received at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka, where he was presented with a guard of honour. During the meeting, Minister Chowdhury emphasized the importance of the visit, calling it a meaningful step toward improving ties between the two countries.
The two sides agreed to grant reciprocal visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders, simplifying travel for government representatives and institutional staff.
Beyond the visa agreement, both countries committed to expanding cooperation in areas of internal security, anti-terrorism, anti-narcotics, and combating human trafficking. Discussions also included enhancing collaboration in police training and the exchange of institutional knowledge.
To support these objectives, a joint committee will be formed to oversee bilateral coordination and implementation of agreed measures. Pakistan’s Federal Secretary for Interior, Khurram Agha, will lead the Pakistani side of the committee.
A high-level Bangladeshi delegation is scheduled to visit Islamabad shortly. During the visit, the officials will observe Pakistan’s Safe City Project and tour the National Police Academy to explore models of law enforcement modernization.