May our diplomacy bring success
The BNP Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has been showered with love from the people of Bangladesh in the just concluded national parliamentary elections.
This has been joined by warm congratulatory messages from heads of government and political party leaders from various countries.
They all described Bangladesh’s democratic journey as very positive, expressing their desire to work closely with the newly elected government.
Needless to say, these positive messages will serve as inspiration for the new government.
The positive paradigm that Tarique Rahman has set in Bangladeshi politics after a long 17 years in exile is being discussed with great importance in the world.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to congratulate him to the prospective Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
In his congratulatory message, he expressed his unwavering support for a progressive and democratic Bangladesh.
He also promised cooperative relations with the new government of Bangladesh.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also expressed his congratulations to Tarique Rahman on for his party’s massive victory in the elections.
In his message, he expressed his interest in working together with him to ensure regional peace, prosperity and security.
Tarique Rahman has also been congratulated by the US embassy in Dhaka.
China said that it was looking forward to a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have also congratulated Tarique Rahman.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Maldivian President Mohamed Mujibur Rahman have expressed their hope of supporting the new government in Bangladesh.
Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian Congress party, has expressed his hope of supporting the new government in Bangladesh.
In his message of greetings, he expressed the support of the people of India for a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh to maintain regional stability.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman along with greetings to the ‘brothers and sisters of Bangladesh.
Analysts said that such positive comments from India will play an important role in resolving the ongoing crisis between the two countries.
India has long been saying that a positive trend in bilateral relations will return once an elected government comes to power in Bangladesh.
This has been completed through the 13th National Assembly elections. Now, India needs to extend its hand of cooperation.
We hope that the new government will be sincere in resolving the ongoing crisis through diplomatic endeavor.
The positive sentiment that has been created in the world towards Bangladesh must be utilized in the interest of the country.