Bhutan has congratulated prime minister Sheikh Hasina for the landslide victory in the 12th general election of Bangladesh.

The 4th King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, sent a letter of congratulations to the prime minister, mentioning that under her dynamic and strong leadership, Bangladesh has enjoyed peace, stability and unprecedented economic development, and Bhutan as a close friend, rejoices with the people of Bangladesh on this occasion.

In the congratulatory letter, the King of Bhutan also expressed his confidence that the close and special relations between Bhutan and Bangladesh will further be strengthened.

The King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck sent the letter of congratulations through the Ambassador of Bangladesh in Bhutan, Shib Nath Roy.