Dhaka: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday extended his heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh Premier and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on securing her party’s absolute victory in the 11^th parliamentary elections.

“The Russian President sent a message to the prime minister greeting her, Bangladesh Awami League and the people of Bangladesh on securing her party’s landslide victory in Sunday’s national polls,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim said, reports the BSS.

Putin also wished success of the prime minister as well as continued peace, progress and prosperity of Bangladesh, he said.