UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a letter shared by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media platform X on Thursday, Starmer expressed his desire to strengthen the Bangladesh–UK partnership and advance shared priorities.
In his message, Starmer highlighted the long-standing and close relationship between the two countries, expressing confidence that cooperation would deepen under Rahman’s leadership. He emphasized expanding trade and investment ties, noting the UK’s position as one of Bangladesh’s largest foreign investors. Starmer also welcomed opportunities for collaboration in tackling illegal migration, combating climate change, and enhancing defense and security relations.
The UK Prime Minister further commended Bangladesh for its generosity in hosting Rohingya refugees and reaffirmed the UK’s continued support. He said he looked forward to the next chapter of partnership between the two nations.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৯ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২১: ৩৩ আমার দেশ অনলাইন বাংলাদেশের প্রধানমন্ত্রী হিসেবে দায়িত্ব গ্রহণ করায় বিএনপির চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমানকে অভিনন্দন জানিয়েছেন যুক্তরাজ্যের প্রধানমন্ত্রী কিয়ার স্টারমার। তিনি বাংলাদেশ–যুক্তরাজ্য অংশীদারত্
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