Khaleda, Hasina greet Koizumi

In a message Khaleda Zia said, `On behalf of the people and government of Bangladesh I offer you our heartiest congratulations'.

'This Victory reaffirms the trust and confidence of the Japanese people in your dynamic leadership and statesmanship. I am confident that you will continue to lead Japan and its people to greater prosperity.'

'Bangladesh deeply values its excellent bilateral relations with Japan. I fondly recall my recent visit to your great country in July this year and my very fruitful discussions with you on matters of bilateral relations and international issues of common concern.

UNB adds: Leader of the Oppositionin Parliament Sheikh Hasina also congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) landslide victory in Japanese Diet (Parliament) elections.

In a message of felicitation, she said, the victory reflects the trust and confidence of the Japanese people in statesmanship of Prime Minister Koizumi.