West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Prime Minister-designate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their emphatic victory in Bangladesh’s general elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations, expressing hope for stronger bilateral ties

The BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats in the 13th parliamentary polls, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Tarique Rahman’s leadership. Local media, citing party sources, said Tarique Rahman is set to become PM