PM Modi may be invited to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Dhaka eyes reset
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman after their election victory, signalling a boost in India-Bangladesh relations.
In a significant diplomatic development in the neighbourhood, Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of its leader Tarique Rahman following the party’s victory in the Bangladesh elections.
Sources familiar with the matter said preparations are under way to invite regional heads of state to the ceremony, with PM Modi expected to be among the key invitees.
The development comes a day after Prime Minister Modi publicly confirmed a conversation with Tarique Rahman.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Delighted to speak with Mr Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.”
He added, “I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.”
Emphasising bilateral ties, the Prime Minister said, “As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples.”
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