President Dr Mohamed Muizzu congratulated the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, following her re-election as the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Maldives, the President congratulated Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina, recognising her leadership and commitment to the people of Bangladesh.
In his message, the President highlighted the Maldives and Bangladesh's longstanding history of close neighbourly relations based on mutual understanding, respect, and shared values.
President Muizzu concluded his message by stating that under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership, the relations between the Maldives and Bangladesh will contribute to mutual prosperity and benefit both nations.
Hasina will serve another five years in office after her party the Awami League and its allies won 223 of 300 parliamentary seats contested. With the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party boycotting the poll, Ms Hasina's party and allies are expected to win the remaining seats as well. The BNP alleged the poll was a sham. Sunday's result comes after mass arrests of BNP leaders and supporters.
Official figures suggested a low voter turnout of about 4 percent, though critics say even those numbers may be inflated. In comparison, the last election in 2018 had a voter turnout of more than per cent.
