DHAKA, March 23, 2022 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her
profound shock and sorrow at the casualties in China plane crash.

 "I am deeply mourned by the news of the worst tragic aircraft crash of China
Eastern Airlines on 21 March last in South China with 132 people on board.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the catastrophe," she said.

 The prime minister said this in a condolence message signed yesterday
addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

She said, "On behalf of the people and the government of Bangladesh and on my
own behalf, I convey my profound condolences and sympathies to the bereaved
family members".
 
At this time of grief, the premier said, "We stand with our national
solidarity by the government and the people of China, our trusted and
strategic partner, as they face the situation with courage and fortitude."