Second cargo ship from Pakistan reaches Bangladesh in as many months

A second Pakistani container ship arrived at Chittagong port following recent high-level meetings. This follows the first direct shipment in 50 years, raising concerns about potential misuse for smuggling defense equipment to insurgent groups. Sources suggest pressure on Bangladeshi traders to import from Pakistan and a potential review of the India-Bangladesh shipping agreement. A second Pakistani container ship arrived at Chittagong port following recent high-level meetings. This follows the first direct shipment in 50 years, raising concerns about potential misuse for smuggling defense equipment to insurgent groups. Sources suggest pressure on Bangladeshi traders to import from Pakistan and a potential review of the India-Bangladesh shipping agreement.  Economic Times

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