Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman after his party claimed a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. ADVERTISEMENTModi extends support for ‘democratic, progressive’ BangladeshIn a post on X, Modi congratulated Rahman on leading the party to victory and emphasised India’s continued support for Bangladesh. “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh,” Modi said in a post on X.Modi said Rahman’s victory reflected the trust of the Bangladeshi people in his leadership. “I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. "President Asif Ali Zardari felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s landslide victory and congratulates the people of Bangladesh on their successful, peaceful polls.

Source: The Telegraph February 13, 2026 05:51 UTC