Putin Congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on His Election as President

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President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated the newly elected President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

In his congratulatory message, the Russian President wished his Bangladeshi counterpart good health, well-being, and success in his future endeavors for the benefit of the friendly people of Bangladesh.

It is worth noting that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of the country in the voting held in the National Parliament of Bangladesh on August 20. He secured 255 votes, defeating the opposition alliance candidate Col. (Retd.) Oli Ahmed, who got 88 votes. This was the first competitive presidential election in Bangladesh since 1991. The election was held after former President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned citing health reasons.

After his election, congratulatory messages started pouring in from home and abroad. Diplomatic missions from various countries, including Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, congratulated him.

This message from President Putin is believed to reflect the traditional friendly continuity of Russia-Bangladesh relations.