India, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his victory in the Bangladesh elections.

PM Modi also reaffirmed India's continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the two neighbours with "deep-rooted historical and cultural ties".

"Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh," PM Modi wrote on X.

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"As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India's continued commitment to the peace, p...