China has expressed its readiness to work with Bangladesh to maintain the "steady" development of their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
In a statement issued on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing was prepared to further strengthen cooperation and deepen bilateral ties with Dhaka.
According to the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Bangladesh's parliamentary election was completed smoothly and successfully.
It noted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led the polls and, based on preliminary vote counting, secured more than half of the seats in parliament.
The statement also expressed the expectation that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will assume the office of Prime Minister.
China reaffirmed its willingness to work closely with Bangladesh to promote stable and sustained growth in bilateral relations under the framework of their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also congratulated Tarique Rahman on "leading the BNP to a resounding victory" in the elections.
"I look forward to working closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen our historic, brotherly multifaceted bilateral relations and advance our shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond," he wrote on X.
Bangladesh and Pakistan developed closer ties following Sheikh Hasina's fall.
At the end of last month, a commercial flight operated from Dhaka to Karachi, marking the first direct connection between the two nations in 14 years.
Several months earlier, Pakistan's foreign minister visited Dhaka for the first time in 13 years.
Besides, senior military officials from both countries held bilateral meetings on security cooperation, and trade between them grew by 27 per cent in 2024-25, reports BBC.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their major victory in Bangladesh's 13th National Parliamentary Election.
In a Facebook post on Friday, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Tarique Rahman and his party, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy.
"This is a triumph of democracy. The people of Bangladesh have spoken through the ballot box during a challenging time," he said.
Anwar Ibrahim also expressed gratitude to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for his role in guiding the country through a critical period and ensuring the democratic process moved forward smoothly.
He further said Malaysia looks forward to working with Bangladesh's new leadership to bring renewed momentum to bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Officials said the message reflects Malaysia's interest in deepening diplomatic ties and expanding collaboration with Bangladesh under its incoming government.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Tarique Rahman on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) victory in the 13th national parliamentary election.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muizzu described the BNP's success as a "remarkable victory" and extended his warm regards to Tarique Rahman.
The Maldivian president said he looked forward to working closely with the new leadership to further deepen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the Maldives and Bangladesh.
Expressing optimism about bilateral ties, Muizzu said, "I am confident that our partnership will continue to grow in scope and strength in the years ahead."
Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki has congratulated the government and people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
In a congratulatory message posted on Facebook, the Nepalese prime minister extended warm felicitations on the peaceful completion of the polls, describing it as a significant democratic milestone for the country.
In a congratulatory message posted on Facebook, the Nepalese prime minister extended warm felicitations on the peaceful completion of the polls, describing it as a significant democratic milestone for the country.
Karki also conveyed her heartiest congratulations to Tarique for leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to what she termed a remarkable victory in the elections.
Expressing optimism about future bilateral relations, the Nepalese premier said she looks forward to working closely with the new leadership in Dhaka to further strengthen neighbourly ties and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The message reflects continued regional goodwill and a shared commitment to deepening collaboration between the two South Asian nations.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's massive election victory.
"I look forward to working closely to further strengthen the warm ties of friendship between Bhutan and Bangladesh," he said in a message on Friday (13 February).
"Warmest congratulations to Tarique Rahman and the BNP on winning the Bangladesh general elections," said the Bhutanese Prime Minister.
He said the resounding mandate reflects the confidence of the people of Bangladesh in Tarique Rahman's leadership and heralds a new chapter of peace and progress.
