Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Bangladesh Awami League, which clinched a landslide victory in general elections, will form its new cabinet before January 10, party General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Hasina’s ruling alliance on Monday swept to a landslide victory in the polls, securing a third straight term. The outcome would be good news for India’s ties with Dhaka, especially on the national security front.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina over telephone and congratulated her on being reelected in the country's general elections.
"Spoke to Sheikh Hasina Ji and congratulated her on the resounding victory in the Bangladesh elections," Modi tweeted.
"Wished her the very best for the tenure ahead," he said.
Modi also reiterated India's continued commitment to work together for the development of Bangladesh and further strengthening of bilateral relations.
Ties between India and Bangladesh have remained strong and positive under the prime ministership of Hasina since 2009.
(With inputs from agencies)
