Bangladesh PM Congratulates Nepal on Peaceful House of Representatives Election

Dhaka. Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has congratulated the Government of Nepal and the Nepali people on the peaceful completion of the House of Representatives election in Nepal.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and senior leader Balendra Shah last night to congratulate them. Following this, Prime Minister Rahman also issued a congratulatory message, praising Nepal's democratic exercise.

He noted that the election reflected the aspirations, patience, and the strengthening of democratic institutions of the Nepali people.

In his message, he described the election held in Nepal as a "significant democratic exercise" and openly praised the commitment shown by the Nepali people towards democracy.

He expressed hope in the message to further strengthen the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Nepal. "Bangladesh is eager to work closely with the new government and the Nepali people to further consolidate the old friendship and cooperation with Nepal," he mentioned.

Prime Minister Rahman also expressed confidence that relations between the two countries in the areas of trade, development, and regional cooperation will expand further in the coming days. Following the recent elections in Nepal, leaders from various countries have also been sending congratulatory messages.

In Bangladesh, a student movement similar to Nepal's took place in 2024. Following the movement, a general election was held on Magh 29. After the BNP secured a majority in that election, Rahman, who was the party's chairman, was appointed Prime Minister on Falgun 5.