PM Modi congratulates his Bangladesh counterpart Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and handed over a warm letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating him on his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections and his appointment as Prime Minister.
The letter extended a personal invitation to Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida, and daughter Zaima to visit India at a “mutually convenient time,” stating: “A warm welcome awaits you in India.”
PM Modi expressed confidence that Rahman’s leadership would guide Bangladesh toward peace, stability, and prosperity, while reaffirming the deep-rooted friendship between India and Bangladesh, founded on shared history, cultural ties, and common aspirations.
Speaker Birla also spoke to Rahman over the phone, conveying PM Modi’s congratulations on behalf of India.
Birla represented the Government of India at Rahman’s oath-taking ceremony in Dhaka, as PM Modi was attending prior engagements in Mumbai with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Just concluded a constructive meeting with Prime Minister of Bangladesh @trahmanbnp
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) February 17, 2026
I handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister @narendramodi conveying his wishes to PM Rahman and inviting him to visit India at the earliest convenience.
I extended warm congratulations… pic.twitter.com/gFNqLmnxsT
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, confirmed on X that both leaders expressed optimism about strengthening people-centric cooperation between India and Bangladesh.
Glad to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister @trahmanbnp in Dhaka today.
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) February 17, 2026
India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation. pic.twitter.com/dd0kbhbRzy
India-Bangladesh relations, which had faced strains during the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, now have an opportunity for a diplomatic reset following the decisive BNP victory.
Indian officials say they are “cautiously optimistic” about Rahman’s pragmatic approach toward regional stability and bilateral engagement.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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