Dhaka, May 9 -- The Bangladesh Awami League on Saturday congratulated BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on his electoral victory in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.

In a statement issued on behalf of the party's Central Working Committee, the Awami League described the electoral mandate in West Bengal as "a unique recognition of Suvendu Adhikari's strong leadership."

The party highlighted the "shared history, language, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and West Bengal" and expressed confidence that "this new chapter will elevate those relations to greater heights."

The statement also underlined the longstanding relationship between Banglad...