, June 18 -- Pakistan is interested in further advancing bilateral relations with Bangladesh through a positive and constructive approach, Pakistani High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider said on Thursday.

The remarks came during a courtesy meeting with Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Political Counsellor of the Pakistani High Commission Kamran Dangal was also present at the meeting, which was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

During the meeting, the envoy said relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan have been progressing positively in recent times, noting an increase in bilateral trade and a number of visits by military and civilian officials from b...