DHAKA, Jan 10, 2024 (BSS) - The Brazilian government has congratulated Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina for her victory in the 12th parliament election held
on Sunday last.

"The Brazilian government acknowledges the holding of parliamentary elections
in Bangladesh on January 7 and congratulates Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for
her victory in the election," said a press release issued by the Brazilian
government on Tuesday, according to a message received here today from
Bangladesh Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.

Brazil expressed its willingness to continue deepening relations with
Bangladesh, in favour of the development of both countries, the promotion of
South-South cooperation and the figtht against poverty, hunger and the
climate crisis, the release added.

Brazil-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, established in 1972, have
strengthened in recent years.

In 2023, Brazilian president Lula and Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina met on
the sideline of the BRICS summit in South Africa.