India & Shafiqur Rahman

India: Mentioned as host of Sheikh Hasina; not directly involved in the election.

Shafiqur Rahman: Opposition leader and Jamaat Ameer who congratulated Alamgir, acknowledging the result.

India: India is mentioned as Bangladesh's second-largest overall trading partner and a country with whom Bangladesh seeks to balance ties, especially given past disagreements and the previous government's perceived closeness to India.

Shafiqur Rahman: As the Opposition Leader, Shafiqur Rahman expressed support for the motion of thanks, stressing the need for an independent foreign policy and diversification of Bangladesh's export sectors.

Shafiqur Rahman: Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Pakistan — Jamaat-e-Islami, stated that the party would serve as a vigilant, principled, and peaceful opposition.

Shafiqur Rahman: Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of Pakistan — Jamaat-e-Islami, conceded defeat in the elections despite earlier allegations of inconsistencies. He stated his party would serve as a vigilant opposition.