Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:50am on 13 Feb 2026,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman following his Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) landslide victory in the 13th National Parliament election on Friday. Speaking with Rahman, Modi expressed delight over the remarkable electoral success and conveyed India's best wishes. The PM reaffirmed India's commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity for both nations, emphasizing deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the neighboring countries. Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, hailed the results as a triumph for democracy and the Bangladeshi people. The BNP's decisive mandate marks their return to power after 20 years, with the election results being celebrated as a victory for democratic values in the region. (PC: X)
