DHAKA, Feb 14,  (V7N): Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in the 13th parliamentary elections.

In a congratulatory cable, Sheikh Mohammed extended his greetings to Tarique Rahman, acknowledging the success of the BNP in the recently concluded polls.

The message highlights the close and longstanding ties between Bangladesh and Qatar, particularly in labour cooperation, energy partnerships, and bilateral trade.

Qatar is home to a large number of Bangladeshi expatriate workers, whose remittances make a significant contribution to Bangladesh’s economy.

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