PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s decisive win in Bangladesh elections

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: PTI

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman claimed election victory, after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday February 14 , 2026 warmly greeted Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his “decisive victory” in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals.

“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 showed the trust of the people of Bangladesh in his leadership.

“India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals,” Modi said.

The BNP on Friday February 13, 2026 claimed victory in the general elections in Bangladesh to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024.

(Source-PTI)