Pakistan okays Biman Bangladesh to launch Dhaka-Karachi direct flights
Bangladesh’s national flag carrier to begin flight operations on the Dhaka-Karachi route amid improving bilateral relations between the two countries
Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to resume after Pakistan granted approval to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to operate flights between Dhaka and Karachi, reports Geo News.
The approval, issued by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following clearance from the federal government, allows Bangladesh's national flag carrier to begin flight operations on the Dhaka-Karachi route amid improving bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sources told told Geo News today (2 January) that Biman has initially been allowed to operate flights until 30 March 2026. The airline has also been authorised to use Pakistan's airspace on approved routes.
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At present, passengers travelling between Bangladesh and Pakistan have to rely on connecting flights through hubs such as Dubai or Doha.
The resumption of direct flights is expected to ease travel and boost people-to-people contacts as well as trade between the two nations.
