Saturday, 14 February, 2026
Top world leaders, including the United States, China, India, and Pakistan, have congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following their decisive triumph in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded both Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, stating: “Congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman as well as the people of Bangladesh. The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected government to advance prosperity and regional security.”
According to unofficial results from Thursday’s polls, the BNP secured 209 of 299 parliamentary seats, while opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats. Alliance partners within the BNP-led coalition—Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), Ganosamhati Andolan, and Gono Odhikar Parishad—added one seat each.
China described the election as “free and successful” in a statement from its embassy in Dhaka, congratulating the BNP and expressing Beijing’s eagerness to deepen cooperation with the new government. “We look forward to working with the new administration of Bangladesh and writing new chapters in China-Bangladesh relations,” it said. China also highlighted its support for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation under the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tarique Rahman over the phone, congratulating him on the “remarkable victory” and reaffirming India’s commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity for both nations.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan. During their conversation, the leaders emphasised the historic and brotherly ties between the two countries and agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation while respecting each other’s sovereignty. Sharif invited Tarique Rahman to visit Pakistan, an invitation warmly welcomed by the BNP chief.
The international recognition underscores the significance of the BNP’s landslide victory, marking a historic moment for Bangladesh’s democracy and positioning Tarique Rahman to lead the government in a new era of regional engagement.
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Top world leaders, including the United States, China, India, and Pakistan, have congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following their decisive triumph in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded both Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, stating: “Congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman as well as the people of Bangladesh. The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected government to advance prosperity and regional security.”
According to unofficial results from Thursday’s polls, the BNP secured 209 of 299 parliamentary seats, while opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats. Alliance partners within the BNP-led coalition—Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), Ganosamhati Andolan, and Gono Odhikar Parishad—added one seat each.
China described the election as “free and successful” in a statement from its embassy in Dhaka, congratulating the BNP and expressing Beijing’s eagerness to deepen cooperation with the new government. “We look forward to working with the new administration of Bangladesh and writing new chapters in China-Bangladesh relations,” it said. China also highlighted its support for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation under the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tarique Rahman over the phone, congratulating him on the “remarkable victory” and reaffirming India’s commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity for both nations.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan. During their conversation, the leaders emphasised the historic and brotherly ties between the two countries and agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation while respecting each other’s sovereignty. Sharif invited Tarique Rahman to visit Pakistan, an invitation warmly welcomed by the BNP chief.
The international recognition underscores the significance of the BNP’s landslide victory, marking a historic moment for Bangladesh’s democracy and positioning Tarique Rahman to lead the government in a new era of regional engagement.
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