What happened:
On February 13, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating Tarique Rahman on the BNP’s decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. PM Modi said India would continue to support a democratic and progressive Bangladesh and expressed readiness to strengthen bilateral ties.
Why it matters:
The exchange signals early diplomatic outreach following the BNP’s electoral win and sets the tone for India–Bangladesh relations under the new leadership in Dhaka.