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Bangladesh Pakistan Direct Flights Resume After 14 Years

Friday, January 9, 2026

Dhaka, Friday, January 9, 2026 – Bangladesh Pakistan direct flights will resume after a 14-year hiatus when Biman Bangladesh Airlines launches the Biman Bangladesh Pakistan route between Dhaka and Karachi on January

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Leaves Pakistan Worst Hit with 600 Deaths

Friday, January 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Islamabad, Friday, January 9, 2026 – The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has left Pakistan worst hit, with militants claiming over 600 lives of soldiers and police in 2025 alone amid escalating TTP

Bangladesh US Visa Bond Sparks Diplomatic Push

Friday, January 9, 2026

Business

Bangladesh’s inclusion in the US visa bond programme has prompted high-level talks, with Dhaka seeking relief to facilitate business travel and boost trade amid a widening bilateral deficit. Dhaka, Friday, January 9,

Bangladesh US Tariff Cut: USTR Agrees to 20% Proposal

Friday, January 9, 2026

Business

Bangladesh seeks reduction in reciprocal tariffs from the US to boost exports and narrow trade gap, with USTR showing positive response in recent talks. Bangladesh US tariff cut on reciprocal duties during

B1 B2 Visa Warning: Permanent Ban Risk for 1M Indians

Friday, January 9, 2026

Current Affairs

The US Embassy in India has issued a fresh B1 B2 visa warning, urging applicants to strictly follow rules or face severe penalties. Released on 8 January 2026 via social media, the

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Bangladesh Pakistan Direct Flights Resume After 14 Years

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Leaves Pakistan Worst Hit with 600 Deaths

Bangladesh US Visa Bond Sparks Diplomatic Push

Bangladesh US Tariff Cut: USTR Agrees to 20% Proposal

B1 B2 Visa Warning: Permanent Ban Risk for 1M Indians

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