Sheikh Hasina Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on His New Role as West Bengal Chief Minister
Sheikh Hasina, Awami League congratulate Suvendu Adhikari
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Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on becoming the Chief Minister of West Bengal, India. In her message, she expressed hopes for prosperity and peace in West Bengal and emphasized the historical ties between the two regions.
- 01Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on his election as Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- 02Hasina expressed hopes for peace and prosperity in West Bengal under Adhikari's leadership.
- 03The Awami League, banned in Bangladesh, reaffirmed its support for Adhikari.
- 04Relations between Bangladesh and West Bengal are expected to strengthen under Adhikari.
- 05The new West Bengal government may facilitate water-sharing agreements with Bangladesh.
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Sheikh Hasina, the deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh, congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on his election as Chief Minister of West Bengal, India, on May 9, 2026. In her message, Hasina expressed a desire for prosperity and peace in West Bengal under Adhikari's leadership, highlighting the historical friendship between Bangladesh and West Bengal. The Awami League, which ruled Bangladesh for nearly 15 years before being banned in 2024, also expressed support for Adhikari, emphasizing shared history and cultural ties. This political shift comes after the defeat of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with expectations that the new government may renew discussions on water-sharing agreements, particularly the Teesta waters treaty, which has been a point of contention. Adhikari had previously supported Hasina during her legal troubles, opposing her death sentence and asserting her connection to Bengali culture.
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The political support from Bangladesh could influence future water-sharing agreements between India and Bangladesh, particularly regarding the Teesta river.
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