Malaysian Prime Minister Congratulates Tarique Rahman on Election Victory

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Publish : 20 Feb 2026, 05:49 PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over the phone. -Collected Photo

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday, extending his formal congratulations on his assumption of office as the country’s 11th Prime Minister.

The call, which took place around 3:00 pm, followed the landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th parliamentary elections.

Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibli told the media, noting that the Malaysian leader warmly congratulated both the Prime Minister and his party on their electoral success.

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During the discussion, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the longstanding bilateral ties between the two friendly nations.

A significant portion of the conversation focused on economic cooperation, particularly regarding the export of manpower from Bangladesh to Malaysia, a vital sector for both countries' economies.

The exchange marks a significant step in regional diplomacy as the new administration in Dhaka begins its five-year term, focusing on strengthening international partnerships and securing labor markets abroad for its citizens.

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