BNP thanks Narendra Modi for congratulatory call after landslide win, pledges constructive engagement with India to strengthen bilateral ties and regional stability.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following its sweeping general election victory, saying it looked forward to building “constructive” and mutually respectful ties with India.
In a post on X, the BNP expressed appreciation for Modi’s remarks and his acknowledgement of party chairman Tarique Rahman’s leadership in securing what it described as a decisive mandate from the Bangladeshi people.
“Thank you very much, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We greatly appreciate your kind acknowledgement of Mr Tarique Rahman’s leadership in securing the BNP’s decisive win in the national elections,” the party wrote. It added that the result reflected the trust and confidence voters had placed in its leadership and in the democratic process.
The BNP reaffirmed its commitment to democratic values, inclusivity and progressive development, signalling that its incoming administration would prioritise stability and reform. It also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations with India.
“We look forward to engaging constructively with India to advance our multifaceted relationship, guided by mutual respect, sensitivity to each other’s concerns, and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in our region,” the statement said.
The exchange followed a telephonic conversation between Modi and Rahman on Friday, after the BNP-led alliance secured a commanding majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. According to official figures cited by the party, the alliance won 210 seats in the 300-member parliament, comfortably crossing the majority mark required to form a government.
After the call, Modi said he had conveyed his best wishes and support to Rahman as he seeks to fulfil the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people. In a message posted on X, the Indian Prime Minister described Bangladesh and India as close neighbours bound by deep-rooted historical and cultural ties. He reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to peace, progress and prosperity for both nations.
Rahman is expected to be sworn in as prime minister in the coming days, marking a significant political transition in Dhaka. His ascent follows the death of his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, last December. He is also the son of former president Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP.
