Bangladeshi artists returned to Pakistan after 18 years with their presence at the World Culture Festival being held, marking a renewed chapter in cultural exchanges between the two countries. Bangladeshi artists, including a few Hindu performers, are participating at the Karachi Arts Council event, with one of them Shireen Jawad performing on Wednesday night. Founder of Bangladesh Art Week, Neharika Mumtaz, who is leading the Bangladesh delegation here, said the invitation from the Arts Council to take part in the festival was a welcome opportunity. The opportunity for Bangladesh artists in Pakistan after nearly 18 years.