India, Feb. 15 -- India's relations with Bangladesh will be strengthened with the emergence of a "new Bangladesh" following the recently concluded elections in the neighbouring country, Tripura chief minister Manik Saha said on Saturday.

"We (Tripura and Bangladesh) had good relations earlier too. After Partition, many families had their relatives living on either side of the border. I hope the bonds will become stronger. What was happening in Bangladesh a few days ago will come to an end and a new Bangladesh will be formed, and India's relations with that Bangladesh will be good," Saha told reporters on the sidelines of an event.

Reacting to the election results, the chief minister said it was "happy news for all" as a democratic gover...