Pakistan, Bangladesh explore higher textile trade

Mettis Global reported that Pakistan and Bangladesh have held talks on expanding trade in textiles and related industries, with lowering trade barriers and turning an earlier garment-sector accord into action among the priorities. In Dhaka, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mahmud Hasan Khan received Pakistan's High Commissioner Imran Haider at the group's office. Both sides also explored joint initiatives under the agreement signed between the BGMEA and the Pakistan Ready-made Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Khan also invited Pakistani companies to join the Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition, known as BATEXPO, which is set for November 18 to 19, 2026. The High Commissioner pledged full support for strengthening trade and commercial ties between the two countries. The account of the meeting draws on a press release.