Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday congratulated BNP chairman Tarique Rahman and said that Malaysia looked forward to working with the new Bangladeshi leadership to bring new energy to Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur bilateral ties.

‘I warmly congratulate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on their emphatic election victory. This is a triumph of democracy: the Bangladeshi people, having navigated a period of extraordinary challenges, have spoken clearly at the ballot box,’ he said.

The Malaysian PM also expressed appreciation for his friend Muhammad Yunus for his stewardship as chief adviser during this important transition and for ensuring that the democratic process proceeded smoothly.

‘Malaysia looks forward to working with the new Bangladeshi leadership to bring new energy to our bilateral ties. I join Malaysians in extending our warmest regards to the people of Bangladesh,’ Anwar Ibrahim added.