'India will...': PM Modi's message for Tarique Rahman after BNP's massive poll win in Bangladesh

PM Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the national elections on Friday.

Updated on: Feb 13, 2026 7:31 PM IST

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PM Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the national elections on Friday.

PM Modi's message on Bangladesh poll results (PTI/AFP)

“I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership,” wrote Modi on X. Follow LIVE updates on Bangladesh election result here

“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,” he added further.

Rahman-led BNP secured the majority of votes as Bangadesh went to the polls for the first time since the 2024 student uprising toppled the Sheikh Hasina government.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is headed for a decisive victory. As counting nears completion, BNP and its allies have secured 177 seats so far in the ongoing parliamentary vote count. A total of 237 constituencies have been completed, while counting is still underway in the remaining 62 seats.

Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies have secured 53 constituencies, according to the latest available figures.

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