India's Modi speaks to Bangladesh's Rahman, congratulates him on poll victory
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) show a victory sign in front of a banner with Tarique Rahman’s photo, as the results project BNP's victory in the 13th general election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir
NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Modi said he had spoken with Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman, hours after Rahman's party won a two-thirds majority in a general election on Friday.
Rahman is widely expected to become prime minister as his party returns to power after 20 years.
(Reporting by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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