President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
Bangladesh will also observe a one-day state mourning today at the death of Kuwait’s Emir. Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Monday.
In a condolence message, the president said his contribution to the development of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Kuwait as well as the development of the Islamic world will be remembered for long, reports BSS.
The head of state wished peace, development and progress of the people of Kuwait and hoped that the cooperation between the two countries would be strengthened in the days to come.
President Shahabuddin prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and the people of the country.
In a condolence letter, Prime Minister Hasina wrote: "The brotherly People and the Government of Bangladesh join me in expressing our profound condolences and sorrow to the brotherly People of Kuwait and heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved members of the Royal family for the irreparable loss. I pray to Allah (SWT) to grant him the best place in the Jannah."
According to a press release issued today by the Prime Minister's Press Wing, Sheikh Hasina said, "Sheikh Nawaf was a committed, dynamic, and visionary leader of the global stature of our time."
"He (the Emir) certainly left a legacy of dedication, sacrifice, and achievements for the world to pursue," she said, adding, "A grand champion of the cause of the Arab and Muslim Ummah, he was a trusted and generous friend of Bangladesh."
She said, "I recall with profound gratitude His Highness's immense contributions to the welfare of the Bangladeshi expatriate community living in Kuwait. I also remember his enthusiasm and sincere efforts to advance Bangladesh-Kuwait bilateral relations.”
Observing the one-day state mourning on Monday, national flag will be kept at half-mast at all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions, all government and non-government buildings including educational institutions and Bangladesh missions abroad in observance of the state mourning.
Special prayers will be offered at all mosques and other religious institutions seeking eternal peace of the departed soul.
Kuwait’s Emir passed away on Saturday at the age of 86.
