Prime Minister Modi had congratulated the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, quickly after election outcomes on February 13. File
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory letter to Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasised India’s assist for a “democratic, progressive and inclusive” Bangladesh, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs stated on Friday (February 20, 2026).
Prime Minister Modi had congratulated the Prime Minister-designate, Tarique Rahman, quickly after election outcomes on February 13. Subsequently, the swearing-in ceremony of the brand new PM was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who carried a letter from Prime Minister Modi.
The Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Exterior Affairs Randhir Jaiswal stated, “The letter underlined India’s dedication to supporting a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh”.
“Constructing on the nice and cozy and historic ties between the 2 nations, India seems to be ahead to additional strengthening our multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh,” stated Mr Jaiswal. India’s assist for an “inclusive” Bangladesh acquired a particular significance as the newest election didn’t embody the Awami League of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina. Nevertheless, following the election, a number of reviews have steered that native stage places of work of the Awami League have reopened in numerous components of Bangladesh. These are understood to be native initiatives and never pushed by the central management of the Awami League.
Revealed – February 20, 2026 10:54 pm IST