Indian President Droupadi Murmu today congratulated her Bangladeshi counterpart, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on taking oath as president.

"I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the partnership between our two neighbouring countries. Please accept my best wishes for your continued good health and happiness, for the successful discharge of your responsibilities, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh," she said in a message issued soon after the oath-taking ceremony was held at Bangabhaban in the evening.

"I am confident that your long experience of public life and political leadership heralds a successful tenure in service of the people of Bangladesh," she said.

The Indian president said Bangladesh and India share a unique relationship rooted in a shared history of sacrifice, close cultural ties and warm bonds of friendship.

She said bilateral relations have steadily expanded in recent years across several areas, including energy, technology, connectivity, youth affairs, health and education.