The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia yesterday congratulated Barack Obama on his election victory as US president.

They believe that the existing bilateral friendly relations between Bangladesh and the US will be strengthened in the days to come.

In her message that was handed over to the US Embassy, Begum Zia said I on behalf of my party and myself would like to convey you warmest felicitations on your victory as the 44 th President of the United States of America.

She hopes that Obama would play a leading role in establishing world peace.

Sheikh Hasina has welcomed Barack Obama's historic victory in being elected as US president.

In her message to Obama Sheikh Hasina said she believes the newly elected US president will play a bold and effective role in establishing world peace.

"Obama's victory is the victory of democracy," Hasina said quoted her press secretary Abul Kalam Azad.