Pakistan and Bangladesh Sign Visa-Free Travel Pact for Diplomatic Passport Holders

On July 23, 2025, Pakistan and Bangladesh finalized a landmark agreement granting visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports. The agreement was reached during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s official visit to Dhaka, where he met with Bangladesh’s Home Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

This move marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating smoother official exchanges between the two countries. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka, also focused on expanding cooperation in security and law enforcement.

Both sides agreed to form a joint committee led by Pakistan’s Federal Interior Secretary, Khurram Agha. This committee will oversee the implementation of the agreement and explore further collaboration in areas such as counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, and police training programs.

A Bangladeshi delegation is also expected to visit Islamabad in the near future to study Pakistan’s Safe City Project and National Police Academy—part of the broader vision for regional security cooperation.

Public reaction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been largely positive, with many users praising the move as a meaningful step toward deeper diplomatic and institutional engagement. The agreement follows a series of earlier developments in 2025, including Bangladesh relaxing visa policies for Pakistani nationals and Pakistan waiving visa fees for Bangladeshi travelers.

Overall, the pact highlights a growing willingness on both sides to foster regional stability through diplomacy, trust-building, and practical security cooperation.

Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 23rd, 2025

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