Indian Lok Sabha (parliament) Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected government led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday. According to an official press release issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday, Birla will participate in the oath-taking ceremony of the new government to be formed under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. The release said the speaker's participation at the important event underscored the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India's steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind the two nations. As close neighbours united by shared history, culture and mutual respect, India welcomed Bangladesh's transition to an elected government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received what it described as an overwhelming mandate of the people.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 15, 2026 12:41 UTC