The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday expressed gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating party chairman Tarique Rahman after the BNP’s sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. The party said it looks forward to constructive engagement with India to strengthen bilateral relations.
In a post shared on social media platform X, the BNP thanked the Indian Prime Minister for recognising Rahman’s leadership and described the election outcome as a clear public mandate.
“Thank you very much, Honourable Narendra Modi. We greatly appreciate your kind acknowledgement of Mr Tarique Rahman’s leadership in securing the BNP’s decisive win in the national elections," the party said.
BNP Says Election Result Reflects People’s Will
The BNP stated that the verdict reflected the trust Bangladeshi voters have placed in the party and in democratic institutions. “This outcome reflects the trust and confidence the people of Bangladesh have placed in our leadership and in the democratic process," the statement read.
The party also reiterated its commitment to democratic values, inclusive governance, and national development. “Bangladesh remains committed to upholding democratic values, inclusivity, and progressive development for all its citizens," the BNP added.
Thank you very much, Honourable @narendramodi. We greatly appreciate your kind acknowledgment of Mr. Tarique Rahman’s leadership in securing the BNP’s decisive win in the national elections. This outcome reflects the trust and confidence the people of Bangladesh have placed in… https://t.co/hJAOguIvKZ
— Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP (@bdbnp78) February 14, 2026
BNP Signals Continued Cooperation With India
Despite the political transition in Bangladesh, the BNP stressed that it aims to maintain stable and cooperative ties with India. “We look forward to engaging constructively with India to advance our multifaceted relationship, guided by mutual respect, sensitivity to each other’s concerns, and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in our region," the party said.
What PM Modi Said in His Message
The BNP’s response followed Prime Minister Modi’s congratulatory message to Tarique Rahman on X after the election results. “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership." PM Modi also reaffirmed India’s support for Bangladesh’s democratic path.
“India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals."
BNP Alliance Wins Big in Parliamentary Elections
According to unofficial results reported by local media, the BNP-led alliance won 210 seats in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, clearing the path for the formation of a new government under BNP leadership.
Bangladeshi daily Jugantor, citing party sources, reported that Tarique Rahman is set to become Prime Minister, marking the return of a male head of government after nearly 35 years.
Tarique Rahman’s Constituency Wins
Unofficial constituency results showed that Rahman won the Dhaka-17 seat with 72,699 votes, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate SM Khaliduzzaman, who secured 68,300 votes.
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury confirmed that voting took place across 125 centres, including postal ballots, and said Rahman won by a margin of 4,399 votes.
Rahman was also unofficially elected from Bogra-6, where he received 2,16,284 votes, while his closest rival Abidur Rahman Sohel polled 97,626 votes.
Rahman’s Political Background
Earlier, after casting his vote at the Gulshan Model High School and College Centre in Dhaka, Rahman said the people of Bangladesh had been waiting for change for more than a decade.
Tarique Rahman is the son of former President Gen Ziaur Rahman and late former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He assumed leadership of the BNP after his mother’s death in December last year and is now poised to lead the country following the party’s electoral victory.