Staff Reporter: The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Imran Haider, called on H.E. Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Hon'ble Minister for Education, Bangladesh. The High Commissioner briefed the Minister about progress of Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor. The two sides discussed collaborations in various aspects of education including youth development, technical and vocational training, digital learning, physical education and accreditation of educational institutions.

The High Commissioner presented a football manufactured by Forward Sports, based in Sialkot, Pakistan to the Hon’ble Minister. 1,000 of such footballs were earlier handed over to the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education for distribution across the public schools in Bangladesh. These high-quality footballs would help promote physical education, health, and fitness among Bangladeshi youth, while encouraging participation in a sport for which the people of Bangladesh have immense passion and enthusiasm.

During the discussions, the High Commissioner noted that Sialkot is widely recognized as a global hub of football manufacturing, producing a significant share of the world's footballs including official match balls for FIFA world cups, the Brazuca in 2014, Telstar in 2018, Al-Rihla in 2022 and now the Trionda for FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Hon'ble Minister commended the gesture and encouraged collaboration in various spheres discussed during the meeting.