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flag Pakistan and Bangladesh restored direct flights in Feb 2026, enabling ethnic Bengalis in Pakistan to reunite with families in Bangladesh after 14 years.

flag Direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed in February 2026 after a 14-year suspension, renewing hope for family reunions among over a million ethnic Bengalis in Pakistan, many of whom fled during or after the 1971 war. flag Despite living in the country for generations, many Bengalis in Karachi’s slums remain stateless, lacking identity cards or citizenship, which blocks travel and access to rights. flag A 60-year-old fish vendor, Shah Alam, plans to return to Bangladesh after Eid al-Adha despite financial hurdles, eager to reunite with family and visit ancestral land. flag Improved diplomatic ties since Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led uprising and high-level meetings between the nations have fueled cautious optimism, though systemic barriers to recognition and mobility persist.

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