Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 13 Feb 2026,Friday International
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman expressed gratitude in his first reaction after the party's landslide election victory. "I am grateful for the love you have shown me. Please pray for me," Rahman told supporters gathered outside his Gulshan residence before departing for Friday prayers at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters Mosque. He stopped his car to exchange words with well-wishers, drawing cheers from the crowd. The BNP secured a two-thirds majority, marking their return to power after two decades. Rahman is set to become prime minister, replacing interim chief Muhammad Yunus. PM Modi congratulated Rahman, expressing support for fulfilling Bangladesh's aspirations and reaffirming bilateral commitment. (PC: X)
