Eight more countries have extended congratulations and felicitations in recent messages to Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the Bangladesh prime minister.
The countries are Poland, Greece, Slovenia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Bahrain, Kazakhstan and Nicaragua.
Besides, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha also sent a letter recently congratulating the Bangladesh premier on her re-election.
In his message, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he is pleased to note the traditionally friendly relations between Poland and Bangladesh.
He hoped to cooperate with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the further development of bilateral relations between the two countries, in particular in the economic area and people-to-people contacts.

“I also count on successful cooperation of our countries at the United Nations forum to defend international law and standards, which guarantee stability and peaceful co-existence of all countries,” read his message.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, in his message, extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of his government and in his own name to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reappointment as the prime minister of Bangladesh.
He also wished the premier’s every success in the discharge of this responsible duty.
Sierra Leone’s President Dr Julius Maada Bio said the absolute majority secured by the Awami League in the elections is indeed a testament to Sheikh Hasina strong, dynamic and committed leadership as prime minister over the years.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa wished Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh further progress and prosperity.
“I look forward to develop further ties and cooperation between our two countries,” he said.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his message said, “Taking into account that Greece and Bangladesh enjoy more than 50 years of diplomatic relations, I avail myself of this opportunity to express my intention to further strengthen the ties between our two countries.”
Acting President of Zimbabwe General (retd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga said Sheikh Hasina’s victory is clear testimony of the trust and confidence that the people of Bangladesh reposed in her.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his letter said, “Your (Sheikh Hasina’s) victory in the elections is undoubtedly a testimony to the broad support of your countrymen for you and the party you lead in your differentiated policies to bring political and economic stability to Bangladesh, improve the welfare of the citizens and enhance its international standing.”
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Vice-President Rosario Murillo in a joint letter also conveyed their sincere and warm congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her victory.
OIC secretary-general greets PM
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha has extended heartfelt congratulations and warmest felicitations on behalf of OIC and on his own behalf to Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as prime minister.
“The clear mandate granted to you for the fourth consecutive term by the Bangladeshi electorates is indicative of their trust in your leadership and vision for a developed Bangladesh,” read a letter of the OIC secretary-general sent to the premier recently.