Bangladesh observing state mourning on Kuwait Emir`s death

Bangladesh is observing a day-long state mourning today (Thursday) commemorating the death of Kuwait's Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.

The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (September 30).

On this occasion, the national flag has been kept half-hoisted at all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions and educational institutions including all government and non-government buildings and Bangladesh missions abroad.

At the same time, special prayers will be held in all mosques of Bangladesh for the forgiveness of the soul of the late Emir.

Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have expressed deep shock and sorrows over the death of Kuwait’s Emir.

In separate condolence messages, they prayed for the forgiveness of Kuwait Emir’s soul of and conveyed their deepest condolences to the bereaved royal family and the fraternal people of the country, according to the notification.