For the first time since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, a cargo ship from Pakistan docked directly at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on November 11, 2024. This is a groundbreaking moment in history, signaling a new chapter in the relationship between these two neighboring countries.

Until now, Bangladesh and Pakistan had never had direct maritime contact, and goods from Pakistan had to be offloaded at other ports in countries like Sri Lanka or Malaysia before reaching Banglades...