Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to Tarique Rahman, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of Bangladesh, to visit India. The invitation was conveyed through Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who attended Rahman's inauguration in Dhaka on February 17. In the letter, Modi expressed a warm welcome to Rahman, his wife Dr. Jubeda Rahman, and their daughter Zaimah, emphasizing the importance of mutual agreement on the timing of the visit.

Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), assumed office after the party achieved a substantial majority in the parliamentary elections, winning 209 out of 297 available seats. The BNP's victory marks a significant political shift in Bangladesh, indicating a potential new era in the country's governance and its relationships with neighboring nations. Modi's invitation could be viewed as a step towards strengthening diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh.

As India shares close cultural, historical, and geographical ties with Bangladesh, this invitation could lead to further collaborations in various sectors. The warm reception and the encouragement for diplomatic dialogue signal India's continued interest in fostering a strong partnership with its neighboring country, particularly in addressing mutual challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.