DHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS)- France today congratulated the people of 
Bangladesh on the orderly and transparent conduct of the February 12 
parliamentary elections, welcoming the European Union Observation Mission's 
positive conclusions and expressing readiness to work with the new 
government.

In a message issued by the Embassy of France in Dhaka, Paris lauded the 
"Successful and credible elections which took place orderly and transparently 
on February 12".

The French Embassy also congratulated all the elected candidates as well as 
the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader 'Tarique Rahman' for their 
victory.

France welcomed the positive assessment made by the European Union Election 
Observation Mission and expressed appreciation for its efforts.

"We welcome the European Union Observation Mission's positive conclusions and 
thank all its volunteers for their dedication," the message said.

The embassy reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening bilateral 
cooperation with Bangladesh under the newly-elected leadership.

"We look forward to working actively with the new government to develop the 
longstanding partnership between France and Bangladesh," it added.