Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka's leaders, especially Sheikh Hasina, kept close ties with India and kept Pakistan at arm's length. However, recent political changes in Bangladesh have led to a thaw in relations.

Last year, Sheikh Hasina's government was overthrown after protests. The deposed leader fled to India, her longtime ally. Since then, both countries have taken steps to improve their relationship. Trade has inc...