Devastation in Libya: Bangladesh PM expresses deep shock

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday expressed deep condolences to victims and missing lives in Libya due to Mediterranean storm--Daniel.

In a signed letter addressed to Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohamed Al-Dabaiba, she said that on behalf of the People and Government of Bangladesh and herself she expressed deepest condolences for the loss of a large number of lives and the massive destruction of property and means of subsistence caused by Daniel that struck eastern Libya, specifically Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna, Sahat, Al-Mari, and Jabel Al-Akhdar region.

“We pray to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed souls.”

She said that the government has taken steps to send a humble contribution from the People of Bangladesh to the Libyan People affected by the disaster.

“We laud the well-coordinated relief and rehabilitation efforts of the Government of Libya and your concerted approach to coping with the dire situation.”