Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- India on Friday said they look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh and taking things forward, noting that they want to strengthen multifaceted relations with Bangladesh.

"We look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh," Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a regular briefing in New Delhi.

He said the recent letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman from his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi underlines India's commitment to support a 'democratic, progressive and inclusive' Bangladesh.

The Indian Prime Minister congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon after his election victory.

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