BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has felicitated United Kingdom’s deputy prime minister Angela Rayner on her role in newly-elected government.

In Fecebook post, Tarique Rahman described Angela Rayner as a true friend to all Bangladeshis across the United States. The nationalist leader expressed hope that Renner will continue to support British Bangladeshis in his new role.

“You’ve been a true friend to the Bangladeshi community across the UK, from humble beginnings to championing the working class in government. Best wishes, and I hope you continue supporting British Bangladeshis,” read a post of Tarique Rahman on Sunday.

Following Labour's general election victory, Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Angela Rayner as deputy premier and secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities. It also shows how highly he rates a woman who he inherited in 2020 by virtue of her own mandate as newly elected deputy leader of the Labour Party, backed by the unions, when he himself was elected leader.