Pakistan's aviation authorities have issued permission to the Bangladesh national airline, Biman Airways, to start direct operations on the route of Dhaka-Karachi.
Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the July Uprising in Bangladesh, died after being shot, sparking protests and political unrest. The interim government has promised action, while demonstrators have targeted media outlets and blamed India.
The lone suspect has been detained and is being interrogated.
Following recent govt moves, seizures shoot up in Nepal and Bangladesh
Bangladesh's private GMG Airlines on Wednesday launched its thrice-weekly flights between Kolkata and the southeastern port city of Chittagong, to become the first private operator to go international, airline officials said.
Jio has partnered with AeroMobile to launch mobile services on 22 flights on international routes, with plans starting at Rs 499 per day.
Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.
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