Dhaka: Thirty-four high-ranking officers of the Bangladesh Civil Service departed for Pakistan to attend a two-week Executive Leadership Training Programme at the National School of Public Policy in Lahore. The group, which includes Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries, was seen off by High Commissioner Imran Haider at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

According to Press Information Department, the High Commissioner hosted a dinner in honor of the participants before their departure, where he emphasized the importance of the program in enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. He highlighted the commitment of both countries’ leaderships to foster closer ties and expand cooperation in public administration. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen institutional and professional collaboration, as well as people-to-people exchanges.

The High Commissioner also referred to the Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor, announced by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, during his visit to Dhaka in August 2025. He noted the enrollment of 170 Bangladeshi students in leading Pakistani universities in 2026, with an additional 20 expected to join soon. This marks the second batch of Bangladeshi civil servants participating in the leadership training, underscoring the growing institutional cooperation between the countries.