A New Belt and Road Corridor in Bangladesh?
August 10, 2026
Bangladesh’s closer ties with China open new infrastructure opportunities, but their success will depend on regional stability.
Bangladesh’s closer ties with China open new infrastructure opportunities, but their success will depend on regional stability.
The future of the Reko Diq mine will depend on Pakistan’s ability to provide security and political stability in Balochistan.
Pakistan is reshaping regional connectivity by developing new corridors through China and Iran, strengthening its role as a logistics hub.
The Pakistan–Saudi digital corridor marks a new phase in their strategic partnership, strengthening connectivity and innovation.
The ceasefire between Iran and the USA could revive the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, turning a long-stalled project of energy security.
IMEC reflects India’s ambition to become a global connectivity hub, but without stability in South Asia, no corridor can transform Eurasia.
Pakistan emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran, playing a central role in the ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue.
The rivalry between China’s BRI and IMEC is reshaping global geopolitics around the control of strategic corridors and supply chains.
Pakistan and Iran have recently launched a strategic land corridor transforming regional trade toward Central Asia.
Europe can support Pakistan’s economic recovery, but only if domestic reforms ensure a stable and credible environment to attract investment.
