wish to work together for the well being of the two peoples. “I extend my warmest congratulations to you (Rahman) on the victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at the just concluded parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and on your appointment as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh,” the Indian premier wrote. Indian high commission in Dhaka released the letter where Modi wished new Bangladesh premier every success as he assumed the “high responsibilities of the office”.

“I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted bilateral relations, enhance regional cooperation and advance our common goals in wide-ranging areas of connectivity, trade, technology, education, skill development, energy, healthcare as well as culture and people to people exchanges,” he said. Modi called Rahman’s victory a “testimony to the trust and confidence reposed by the people of Bangladesh in your leadership and their mandate for your vision to take the country forward on the path of peace, stability and prosperity”. The Indian premier said “I take this opportunity to invite you, along with Dr. Zubaida Rahman and your daughter Zaima, on a visit to India at a mutually convenient time”. “A warm welcome awaits you in India,” he wrote. (Bssnews)