• Bangladesh demands $4.52 billion from Pakistan over pre-1971 assets and cyclone aid
• Dhaka seeks apology for 1971 atrocities
• Pakistan promises continued engagement on unresolved issues during bilateral consultations
• Around 324,000 stranded Pakistanis still in camps; Bangladesh urges faster repatriation
• Pakistan's foreign minister to visit Dhaka on April 27–28, first since 2012

Bangladesh has demanded $4.52 billion in financial claims from Pakistan, covering its share of undivided Pakistan's pre-1971 assets, including foreign aid, unpaid provident funds, and savings instruments.
The demand also includes $200 million in foreign aid sent to then-East Pakistan following the 1970 Bhola cyclone.
The longstanding issues were raised during the Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) held at the State Guest House Padma in Dhaka yesterday, marking the first such meeting between the two nations in 15 years.
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin led the Bangladesh delegation, while Pakistan was represented by its Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. Following the talks, Jashim Uddin briefed the media on the outcome at the foreign ministry.
"We raised the historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology for the atrocities committed during the 1971 Liberation War by Pakistani forces and the pending financial claims," Jashim Uddin said.
Pakistani has assured they would remain engaged on the matters raised.
"These issues need to be resolved for having a solid foundation of our relations," the foreign secretary said.
The secretary also called upon his Pakistani counterpart to take measures to repatriate Pakistani citizens stranded in Bangladesh.
"Those who opted to stay in Bangladesh have been granted citizenship. Some chose to return to Pakistan. Until now, 26,941 stranded Pakistanis have been repatriated. According to our data, about 324,147 individuals remain in 79 camps across 14 districts," he said.
The Bangladesh Foreign Secretary also confirmed that Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was scheduled to pay an official visit to Dhaka on April 27-28. His visit will be the first by a Pakistani Foreign Minister since 2012.
During her visit, Pakistan's foreign secretary held separate meetings with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, where they discussed issues of mutual interest.
The FOC was attended by Director General of the South Asia Wing at Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ishrat Jahan, and the High Commissioners of both countries.
The consultations, initiated by Islamabad, come as part of Pakistan's broader effort to strengthen ties with Dhaka.