Bangladesh and Pakistan resume talks after 15 years

Jashim Uddin shakes hands with Amna Baloch (Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

Foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh’s interim government and Pakistan have resumed talks after a 15-year gap, as the two South Asian Muslim-majority nations attempt to ease strained relations.

Under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in August in a student-led mass uprising, Bangladesh expanded relations with neighbouring India in every sector.