Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has sent a congratulatory message to His Excellency Tarique Rahman on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the message was sent to mark the significant occasion of Rahman's new role. The communication is part of Brunei's diplomatic tradition of extending goodwill to leaders around the world. The Sultan's message is expected to reinforce the cordial relations between Brunei Darussalam and Bangladesh.