Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 14: In a significant diplomatic development in the neighbourhood, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is planning to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of its leader Tarique Rahman following the party’s victory in the Bangladesh elections.

Sources familiar with the matter said preparations are under way to invite regional heads of state to the ceremony, with PM Modi expected to be among the key invitees.

The development comes a day after Prime Minister Modi publicly confirmed a conversation with Rahman. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Delighted to speak with Mr Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.”

He added, “I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.”

Emphasising bilateral ties, the Prime Minister said, “As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples.”

The post was tagged to Rahman’s official handle.

According to sources, the BNP leadership is considering extending invitations to all major regional state heads for the swearing-in ceremony, positioning the event as a platform for diplomatic outreach and signalling a potential reset in regional engagement under the new leadership in Dhaka.

If the invitation is formally sent and accepted, Modi’s presence at the ceremony would mark an important moment in India–Bangladesh relations under the new political dispensation in the Bangladeshi capital.

There has been no official announcement yet regarding the date of the swearing-in ceremony or confirmation of attendance by any foreign leaders.