Tarique Rahman, the new prime minister of Bangladesh, receives a letter from PM Modi inviting him to visit India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized New Delhi's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional stability on Tuesday by extending warm wishes to Tarique Rahman, the recently appointed prime minister of Bangladesh, on his election victory. In a letter to Rahman, Prime Minister Modi stated that Bangladesh and India can "work for each other's security and enable mutual prosperity," referring to the two neighbors' long-standing cooperation and common interests.

Additionally, Prime Minister Modi formally invited the newly appointed Bangladeshi leader to come to India.

After Rahman took office on Tuesday, Lok Sabha Om Birla met him in Dhaka to deliver the invitation. Birla had come to the capital of Bangladesh to witness the new prime minister's inauguration.

Birla stated that India is prepared to assist Bangladesh in its efforts to create a democratic, forward-thinking, and inclusive country after attending the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka. "Happy to be in Dhaka today for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bangladeshi government, which is headed by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. India is prepared to assist Bangladesh in its efforts to create a democratic, forward-thinking, and welcoming country," Birla wrote on X.

PM Modi also invited Tarique's daughter Zaima and wife Zubaida Rahman to join him in his letter."This is my chance to extend an invitation to you, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and your daughter Zaima to visit India at a time that works for both of you. India welcomes you with open arms. Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and success and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh," the letter from the PM stated.

PM Modi also invited Tarique's daughter Zaima and wife Zubaida Rahman to join him in his letter."This is my chance to extend an invitation to you, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and your daughter Zaima to visit India at a time that works for both of you. India welcomes you with open arms. The PM's letter said, "Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and success as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh."

"As two close neighbors, India and Bangladesh have a deep-rooted friendship founded on shared history, cultural ties, and the aspirations of our peoples for peace and prosperity," Prime Minister Modi said, highlighting the two countries' longstanding friendship. Our future collaboration will be guided by the strong convergence of our individual developmental priorities.

He added that he looks forward to working closely with the newly appointed Bangladesh PM to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regional cooperation in areas including connectivity, trade, technology, education, skills development, energy, healthcare, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

"As two fast-growing economies and aspiring societies, India and Bangladesh can truly become catalysts for each other's sustainable growth, work for each other's security and enable mutual prosperity," the letter wrote.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman took the oath of office as Bangladesh's prime minister on Tuesday, marking a momentous political change.

Tarique Rahman, along with all elected BNP MPs, took the oath at the National Parliament building in Dhaka on Tuesday. This landmark ceremony follows the 13th Parliamentary Elections held on February 12, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory.

Led by Rahman, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swept to power with a two-thirds majority with 49.97 per cent votes and 209 seats in the polls held on February 12, results for which were declared on February 13.

The Jamaat-e-Islami, which was opposed to Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, registered its best-ever performance with 31.76 per cent votes and 68 seats. The National Citizen Party (NCP) secured the third-highest number of seats, six, and 3.05 per cent votes.