DHAKA, Sept 30, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock and condolence on the loss of lives and massive devastation in recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
In a condolence message today to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the prime minister said it is a matter of deep sorrow to learn about the loss of hundreds of lives and massive devastation.
“In this hour of grief, the people and the Government of Bangladesh join me to express deepest condolences and solidarity to the brotherly people and the government of Indonesia, particularly to those who lost friends and families and suffered loss of properties,” she said.
The prime minister prayed to the Almighty to bestow courage and fortitude on the bereaved families to overcome the irreparable loss.
Bangladesh stands ready to extend all possible cooperation in the search and rescue operation for the missing people, she added.
Sheikh Hasina hoped that the resilient people of Indonesia would overcome this difficult time with patience.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Sulawesi on Friday morning, causing a tsunami and around 170 aftershocks. It was the most devastating earthquake to hit Indonesia since 2004.