The document discusses the causes of poor and good relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Poor relations stemmed from the 1971 war of independence, civil war, Pakistan initially refusing to recognize Bangladesh, and disagreements over dividing assets. Good relations emerged after the 1976 assassination of Mujeeb, with improving agreements around tourism, culture, and trade such that bilateral trade reached $40 million annually by 1986. Both countries also joined organizations like SAARC and assisted each other during natural disasters.

1. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, PhD, zafarsst@gmail.com

2. Causes of poor Relations
 War of 1971 and poor relations.
 Civil war and fighting
 Rebel attitude of Bangladesh
 Pakistan refused to recognized Bangladesh as a country, till in 1974
 Many Muslims declared “Bangladesh Na Manzoor”.
 Disagreement over assets made good relations difficult.
 To take back the Non-Bengalis from Bangladesh.
Dr. Zafar Iqbal, PhD, zafarsst@gmail.com

3. Causes of Good Relations
 Assassination of Mujeeb provided a way to restore the relations.
 Relation improved after 1976.
 Agreements have taken place on tourism, culture and trade.
 By the end of 1986 trade had reached a value of $40 million a year.
 Bangladesh attended OIC in 1974 in Lahore.
 Pakistan recognized Bangladesh in 1974
 SAARC was joined by both countries for mutual interest.
 Helped in Hot-time. (Floods, cyclones, etc.)
Dr. Zafar Iqbal, PhD, zafarsst@gmail.com

4. Assignment
 Who were Muti Banies? [4]
 Why did Dhaka fall? [7]
 How successful have been Pakistan and Iran in establishing good relations with
Bangladesh? Support your answer with arguments. [14]
Dr. Zafar Iqbal, PhD, zafarsst@gmail.com