Bangladesh–Pakistan relations

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 during the Islamic Summit in Lahore, however relations between the two countries still remained relatively tense until the 2024 July Revolution in Bangladesh which resulted in the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of a new administration in Dhaka that sought to normalize ties with Pakistan, moving away from decades of strained relations rooted in the events of the 1971 Liberation War.

The two countries are both founding members of SAARC, as well as members of the Developing 8 Countries, the G77, 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.

In the aftermath of the July Revolution, both countries initiated a series of high-level diplomatic exchanges, reopened stalled trade negotiations, and signaled a willingness to enhance cooperation in areas such as regional security, cultural exchange, and economic development. Observers noted that this rapprochement marked the most substantial improvement in bilateral relations since the 1970s, with both sides emphasizing reconciliation, diplomacy, and a shared interest in stability across South Asia.