Iranian President congratulates Mirza Fakhrul on election as Bangladesh president
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 22 Aug 2026, 06:43 PM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd president of Bangladesh, stressing Tehran’s determination to deepen its longstanding ties with Dhaka and expand comprehensive bilateral, regional and international cooperation, reports Tasnim News agency.
In a congratulatory message
to the new Bangladeshi president, Pezeshkian expressed hope that Mirza Fakhrul’s
presidency would open a new chapter of stability, prosperity and progress for
the Bangladeshi people.
The Iranian president said the confidence placed by Bangladesh’s lawmakers and parliamentary representatives in Mirza Fakhrul’s commitment, foresight and valuable record in establishing and consolidating democracy was promising for the country’s future.
Iran regards the development
of its relations with Bangladesh as an opportunity to further strengthen
longstanding and brotherly ties and expand cooperation across bilateral,
regional and international fields, he added.
Pezeshkian also wished the
new Bangladeshi president success in carrying out his important
responsibilities and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity for the people
of Bangladesh.
