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Waqas Shair Pakistan and Bangladesh share historical roots, language, and culture, having been one nation until 1971. Both countries began as agrarian economies with similar challenges of poverty, illiteracy, and political instability. However, their trajectories diverged sharply after Bangladesh’s independence. For instance, in 1971, Pakistan’s GDP was $10.67 billion, surpassing Bangladesh’s $8.75 billion. By 2000, […]