Pakistan has congratulated the people of Bangladesh and the newly elected leadership following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s sweeping victory in the general elections.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their best wishes to BNP leader Tariq Rahman, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to strengthening historic and brotherly bilateral ties.

President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for securing a landslide victory and earning the mandate to form the next government.

In his message, the president described the elections in Bangladesh as an opportunity for South Asia to move forward from past phases. He said the massive public mandate reflects the democratic aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.

President Zardari also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh’s sovereignty, independence, and democratic journey.

He expressed hope for working closely with the new government to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, cultural exchanges, and regional forums.

🇵🇰🇧🇩 President Asif Ali Zardari felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s landslide victory and congratulates the people of Bangladesh on their successful, peaceful polls. Pakistan reaffirms strong support for democratic partnership and shared progress ahead. @trahmanbnp @bdbnp78
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 13, 2026

President Zardari also referred to regional cooperation, stating that India had held platforms such as SAARC hostage and was paralyzing the important forum that was established in Bangladesh in 1985.

He emphasized the need to revive meaningful regional collaboration for the progress of South Asia.

PM Shehbaz Sharif’s message on X

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated Tariq Rahman on his victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections through a message shared on social media platform X.

The prime minister congratulated the people of Bangladesh for conducting peaceful and successful elections. He said Pakistan looks forward to working with the new leadership in Dhaka to develop historic, brotherly, and multifaceted bilateral relations.

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PM Shehbaz stated that both countries would work toward the shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia through mutual cooperation.

He added that the people of both nations would reap the benefits of improved relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections.

I look forward to working closely with the…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 13, 2026

Commitment to stronger bilateral ties

Both leaders underscored Pakistan’s desire to build closer ties with the incoming government in Bangladesh.

Islamabad reaffirmed its readiness to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors and promote stronger people-to-people connections.

The messages from Pakistan’s top leadership signal a renewed push to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and regional cooperation between the two South Asian nations.