Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- General Shirley Botchwey has extended her congratulations to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his party following their victory in the parliamentary elections.

"I commend all citizens and institutions who contributed to a peaceful electoral process and referendum and reaffirm the Commonwealth's commitment to supporting Bangladesh and its democracy," she said in a message on Saturday.

The Commonwealth Observer Group commended the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and the July Charter referendum, while highlighting areas where further progress on inclusion and accessibility could strengthen the democratic process.

Commonwealth calls Bangladesh elections acceptable, orderly

Addressing a press confe...