PM mourns death of Vietnamese president

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep condolence at the demise of Vietnamese President Nam Tran Dai Quang.

In a condolence message, she said, “I am profusely saddened to learn about the premature demise of the Politburo member of the Communist Party of
Vietnam and the State President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nam Tran Dai Quang.”

Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang died yesterday (Friday) at the age of 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, according to BSS report.

Sheikh Hasina said in this hour of grief, the people and the Government of Bangladesh join me to express deepest condolences to the people and the
Government of Vietnam and to the family and friends of the deceased leader.

“The untimely demise of Nam Tran Dai Quang is an immense loss for the people and the Communist Party of Vietnam.” Sheikh Hasina said adding that
the people of Bangladesh will always remember Tran Dai Quang for his invaluable contributions in taking our bilateral relationship to a new height.

Sheikh Hasina recalled with gratitude his recent visit to Bangladesh in March this year, which provided an opportunity to jointly chart the future course of our bilateral relations for the materialization of the common aspiration of our two peoples.

Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul of Nam Tran Dai Quang and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family and the people of Vietnam. She also prayed to the Almighty for giving enough divine strength to the bereaved family and the people of Vietnam to endure this great loss and intense grief.