By Admin 
There was a big upheaval in the results of Bangladesh elections. The Nationalist Party (BNP) of Tariq Rehman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, won a one-sided victory. Recently, senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has given a big statement on the relations between India and Bangladesh. He said that now there is a need to improve relations with all countries, especially India and neighboring countries.
What did Salahuddin say on relations with India?
Salahuddin Ahmed said, ‘Now we need to build friendly relations with all countries including India on the basis of universal equality.’ This statement shows BNP’s desire to reset relations with India. BNP believes that relations should be based on mutual respect, dignity and mutual interest.
This election was the first major election after the student-led 2024 movement, in which the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fell and she came to India. BNP President Tariq Rehman is now on his way to becoming Prime Minister.
PM Modi congratulated Tariq Rehman
Congratulating Tariq on his victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, ‘I was very happy to talk to Tariq Rehman. I congratulated him on his landslide victory in the Bangladesh elections. I expressed my good wishes and support in their efforts to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. As two close neighbors with deep historical and cultural ties, I reiterated India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress and prosperity of the people of both countries.
Delighted to speak with Mr. Tariq Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.
I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavor to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.
As two close neighbors with deep-rooted…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2026
BNP also thanked India and expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations.
Signs of improving relations between India and Bangladesh
Salahuddin Ahmed is a standing committee member of BNP and one of the prominent faces of the party. He also wins elections and often gives statements on behalf of the party. His statement shows that the new BNP government wants to improve relations with India, but on the basis of equality and respect, without interference from any country. This statement is a good sign of the beginning of a new phase between the two countries. Especially when issues like trade, water sharing, security and minority protection are important.
Hasina government fell due to protests in 2024
In 2024, there were major protests in Bangladesh against Sheikh Hasina, in which more than 1,400 people were killed. Due to increasing protests, Hasina went to India and is living there. The interim government of Mohammad Yunus in Bangladesh had sought the extradition of Hasina because she has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. But India refused to extradite Hasina, which increased tension between the two countries.