NEW DELHI / DHAKA: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, today. On this occasion, Birla extended warm congratulations to Shri Tarique Rahman, on behalf of the people of India.
Lok Sabha Speaker also met Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his invitation to Prime Minister Shri Rahman to visit India at the earliest convenience.
Birla reiterated that India stands ready to support Bangladesh’s endeavours to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation. He also reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to deepening the enduring partnership between our two neighbouring countries.
A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs noted the regional importance of the transition as Rahman prepares to take office following the BNP’s landslide victory.
Upon his arrival at the airport, he was received by Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Secretary Nazrul Islam. The reception, which included officials from the High Commission of India, underscores the regional importance of the transition as Rahman prepares to take office following the BNP’s landslide victory.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, Birla also met Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives and Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan.
The swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament Bhawan marks a historic return to power for the BNP following its landslide victory in the February 12 general elections, where the party-led alliance secured a commanding 212 seats in the 300-seat parliament.
Tarique Rahman, son of the late former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, led the party to this majority after returning from a 17-year exile.
Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami, a former ally, emerged as the primary opposition force with 77 seats.
Reflecting optimism surrounding the transition, the Convener of the Jatiya Chhatra Samaj stated, “We are excited about the new parliament and about Tarique Rahman and the BNP government. We think that this will be a different government from the previous government.”
The student leader further emphasised that the new administration represents a shift away from the political climate that followed the 2024 ouster of Sheikh Hasina.
