Om Birla attends swearing-in of new Bangladesh PM; invites Tarique Rahman to India on PM Modi’s behalf
The Hindu
Om Birla attends Bangladesh PM swearing-in, extends Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman, emphasizing India’s support for democratic progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and conveyed his best wishes to the newly sworn-in Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader.
The invitation was extended to Mr. Rahman through a letter handed over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who called on Rahman in Dhaka after the latter took charge as the Prime Minister on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), officials said.
After attending the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka, Mr. Birla said India stands ready to support Bangladesh's endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation.
“Glad to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka today. India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation,” Mr. Birla posted on X.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, said in a post on X, “Prime Minister Tarique Rahman conveys his greetings to India and PM Narendra Modi to the visiting India Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at a courtesy meet following the swearing-in of the new government.”
"Speaker Birla conveyed wishes and an invitation to India. Both leaders expressed optimism to work together for the well-being of the people of Bangladesh and India, pursuing a people-centric menu of cooperation.” Mr. Birla also met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and other leaders on the sidelines of the event.
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