Shawdesh desk:

India has congratulated prime minister Sheikh Hasina on her victory in the 12th general election and eyes ‘even stronger momentum and growth’ in the bilateral partnership in support of each other’s national development.

Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma during his call on PM Hasina today conveyed warm greetings and congratulations on behalf of the government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India was the first country to congratulate the prime minister on Monday.

The Indian high commissioner expressed hope that during the new term of PM Hasina’s government, there will be even stronger momentum and growth in the bilateral partnership.

The envoy said that India will continue to support people of Bangladesh in realizing their vision of a stable, progressive and prosperous nation, guided by their long-standing friendship and inspired by their shared sacrifices in the Liberation War.