21.   Bangladeshi President Abdur Rahman Biswas, Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and main opposition leader Sheikh Hasina Wajed greeted the faithful in separate statements, wishing success to the congregation.

22.   But she later sent a message of congratulations to Sheikh Hasina and wished her success.

23.   Juppe himself congratulated Leotard on his victory Sunday wishing him success in his new role as UDF president.