Pakistan seeks to boost brotherly ties with BNP-led Bangladesh
2026-02-13 - 12:56
Congratulating the Bangladesh National Party on its historic election victory, top Pakistani leadership has sought to further improve relations with the brotherly state. Pakistan’s relations with Bangladesh improved considerably following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in a successful generation Z led revolution in 2024. With the gradual improvement in trade relations, Pakistan supported Bangladesh during a standoff with India following the expulsion of star pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League. To express solidarity with Bangladesh, Pakistan refused to play the February 15 match of the T20 World Cup against India. Later, Pakistan withdrew the boycott decision at the request of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. President Asif Ali Zardari felicitated Tarique Rahman on BNP’s landslide victory and congratulated the people of Bangladesh on their successful, peaceful polls. 🇵🇰🇧🇩 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 “Pakistan reaffirms strong support for democratic partnership and shared progress ahead”, reads a post shared on micro-blogging platform X (former Twitter). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed desire to work closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen historic, brotherly, multifaceted bilateral relations. He wanted to advance shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond. “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”, reads a post shared on X. 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 “I look forward to working closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen our historic, brotherly multifaceted bilateral relations and advance our shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond”,