China Congratulates BNP on Bangladesh Election Victory; India, Pakistan Also Extend Wishes

• China's Embassy in Dhaka congratulated the people of Bangladesh and the victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the 13th National Parliament election.
• BNP secured 212 out of 297 declared seats, with Jamaat alliance winning 77 seats.
• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated BNP and its chairman Tarique Rahman, expressing wishes for good relations with Bangladesh.
• Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated Tarique Rahman, emphasizing support for democratic aspirations and strengthening ties.