India and Bangladesh: Ties Strengthened at New Leadership Swearing-In

Om Birla, the Lok Sabha Speaker, is set to represent India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, emphasizing the robust ties and shared values between the two nations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 15-02-2026 16:57 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 16:57 IST
India and Bangladesh: Ties Strengthened at New Leadership Swearing-In
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Om Birla, the Speaker of India's Lok Sabha, will represent the nation at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17. The event signifies a strengthening of the ties between India and Bangladesh as both nations share a deep-rooted history and mutual respect for democratic values.

According to the external affairs ministry, Om Birla's participation underscores the enduring friendship between the two countries, affirming India's steadfast commitment to the democratic principles that unite them. The presence of an Indian representative at this significant occasion highlights the positive relations fostered between the two nations over the years.

Bangladesh's parliamentary elections saw the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, achieving a spectacular victory. The swearing-in ceremony marks a new chapter for Bangladesh under Rahman's leadership, whose vision and principles have received substantial public support. This event, attended by India's top legislative representative, symbolizes the nations' ongoing cooperation and shared cultural and historical ties.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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