Special Correspondent: In a significant move aimed at expanding economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider held a meeting with Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh on Monday.The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral economic relations, increasing trade opportunities, diversifying export baskets, and creating stronger institutional links between the trade promotion authorities of the two countries.During the discussion, both sides highlighted the importance of exploring new areas of cooperation to boost trade and investment. They emphasized the need for greater participation in each other’s trade fairs and exhibitions, which could provide businesses from both countries with opportunities to showcase their products, build partnerships, and expand into new markets.A key point of discussion was the establishment of a formal institutional mechanism between the trade promotion bodies of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Such a framework, officials believe, could help facilitate regular communication, exchange of information, and coordinated efforts to remove barriers to trade.The meeting comes at a time when both countries are seeking to enhance economic engagement and explore new avenues for collaboration beyond traditional trade sectors. Greater cooperation between exporters, business communities, and trade organizations is expected to contribute to mutual economic growth.Experts believe that improved trade relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh could benefit entrepreneurs, industries, and consumers in both countries by creating more business opportunities and encouraging wider market access.The discussions between the Pakistani envoy and the EPB leadership reflect a renewed effort to build stronger economic bridges between the two South Asian nations through cooperation, connectivity, and shared commercial interests.