President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his warm congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, following their decisive victory in Bangladesh’s recent parliamentary elections.

In a post on ‘X’, President Dissanayake stated, “Best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy, and congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP in these elections.

The results reflect the trust placed in him. I look forward to strengthening ties between our two nations.”

The BNP secured a landslide victory in the election held on Thursday, winning 209 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation).

This overwhelming majority, including a two-thirds majority, is seen as a mandate to restore political stability in Bangladesh.

This election is notably Bangladesh’s first since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that led to the ousting of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.