India's Modi speaks to Bangladesh's Rahman, congratulates him on poll victory

Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, moves on a car to go to the mosque to attend Friday prayer, following the unofficial victory on 13th general election, in Dhaka
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) show a victory sign in front of a banner with Tarique Rahman’s photo, as the results project BNP's victory in the 13th general election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Source: REUTERS

Indian Prime Minister Modi said he had spoken with Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman, hours after Rahman's party won a two-thirds majority in a general election on Friday.

Rahman is widely expected to become prime minister as his party returns to power after 20 years.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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