&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Bangladesh elections: US, India congratulate BNP as party claims ‘sweeping’ victory; Tarique Rahman poised for PM")
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday (Feb 13) claimed a “sweeping victory” in the first elections held in the country after the deadly 2024 uprising. BNP chief Tarique Rahman is poised to become the prime minister after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.
In a statement, Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claimed a “sweeping victory” in one of its most consequential in decades, without giving figures, as counting of votes continues. He called for party supporters to give thanks in prayer on Friday rather than celebrate on the streets.
“There will be no victory rally despite the BNP's sweeping victory,” the statement said. “We will hold special prayers at mosques after Jumma (Friday) prayers across the country.”
Meanwhile, the Jamaat-e-Islami party said in a statement that it had “serious questions about the integrity of the results process”. It added, “We are not satisfied with the process surrounding the election results,” urging “everyone to remain patient” as official results are yet to be released.
US, India congratulate
The United States Embassy in Dhaka offered its congratulations to Rahman and the BNP on its “historic victory” in the elections.
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“Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory,” the statement read. “The United States looks forward to working with you to realise shared goals of prosperity and security.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated BNP on its “decisive victory” in elections.
“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 wrote on X. “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.”
