Tarique Rahman's party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has achieved a remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. Reports suggest he will assume the Prime Minister's office on February 17, with invitations extended to leaders worldwide for the ceremony. Meanwhile, West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamta Banerjee, celebrated his triumph by sending flowers and sweets.
Beyond congratulating a political triumph, Mamta Banerjee's gesture highlights efforts to fortify cultural and geographic bonds between the two nations.
BNP's political office announced that on Saturday, Atiurun Ruhman Ruman from BNP Media Cell received the flowers and sweets on behalf of Mamta Banerjee at BNP Chairman's political office in Gulshan.
Source: aajtak
Previously, on Friday, Mamta Banerjee used social media platform Ex to express her heartfelt congratulations to Tarique Rahman, calling him 'Tarique Bhai', for his election win. She wrote, 'Heartfelt congratulations to all my brothers and sisters and the people of Bangladesh. Advance Ramadan Mubarak to all. Congratulations to my Tarique Bhai, his party, and all parties for this magnificent victory.'
Tarique's Oath Expected on February 17
It's noteworthy that during Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election, BNP gained a two-thirds majority. Following this triumph, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to take the oath as Bangladesh's Prime Minister. Reports indicate his induction will happen on February 17. Dignitaries from multiple countries have been invited to the grand ceremony. This victory, marking a significant comeback for Rahman post his 17-year exile in London, is hailed as a major milestone in his political journey. Congratulations poured in from notable figures, including interim government head and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, along with various international leaders following the election results.
