Kolkata. In a major change in the politics of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tariq Rahman has registered a historic victory in the 13th parliamentary elections. Tariq Rehman is going to take oath as Prime Minister on February 17 after the party gets two-thirds majority. Invitations are being sent to heads of state of various countries for his swearing-in ceremony. Meanwhile, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Bhai Rahman and sent her best wishes by sending a bouquet of flowers and sweets.
After the spectacular victory of Tariq Rehman, many countries including neighboring India have sent him congratulations. Here West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given her best wishes to Tariq Rehman by sending a bouquet of flowers and sweets. In a statement issued by the political office of the BNP Chairman, it was said that on Saturday, BNP media cell member Atiur Rahman Ruman received the gift sent by CM Mamata Banerjee at the office in Gulshan.
A day before this, Mamata Banerjee had congratulated Tariq Rehman on his election victory by addressing him as ‘Tariq Bhai’ on the social media platform X. In his message, he extended best wishes to the people of Bangladesh and also congratulated them for advance Ramadan. Mamata Banerjee wrote that this victory is a victory for democratic values and will give a new direction to regional cooperation.
Political analysts believe that this step of Mamata Banerjee is not just a formal congratulation, but a positive sign towards strengthening the cultural, historical and geographical relations between India and Bangladesh. There has been a long standing social and cultural bond between West Bengal and Bangladesh, so this initiative can bring new warmth in bilateral relations.
It is noteworthy that Tariq Rehman returned home from London in December 2025 after 17 years of exile. His return and now election victory is being considered as a major upset in his political career. After the election results, many international leaders, including the head of the interim government and Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, have also congratulated him. Now all eyes are on the swearing-in ceremony to be held on February 17, which is being seen as the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh politics.