Narendra Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept the national elections on Friday.
In a message posted on X, Modi said, “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory reflects the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership.”
He further added, “India will continue to support a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working closely with you to strengthen our multifaceted ties and advance our shared development goals.”
Rahman-led BNP secured a clear majority as Bangladesh held its first general election since the 2024 student uprising that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
As counting neared completion, BNP and its allies had won 177 seats out of 237 constituencies where results were declared, while counting continued in the remaining 62 seats. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies secured 53 seats, according to the latest figures.
