PM Modi speaks to Tarique Rahman, congratulates him on Bangladesh poll win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), congratulating him on his party's victory in the recent election. Mr. Modi expressed India's commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both nations. Mr. Rahman, son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is poised to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister after winning over 200 seats in the election.
17 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appointed two student leaders, Nurul Haque Nur and Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, to his cabinet.
— The Hindu
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to discuss strong bilateral ties and a shared civilisational bond.
18 FEB 2026
— Times of India
Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Rahman to visit India, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
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