Bangladesh will observe one-day state mourning on Saturday for former Japanese prime minister and the country's true friend Shinzo Abe, report agencies.
The Cabinet Division issued a notification on Friday evening.
As a mark of Bangladesh's deepest respect for Abe, the national flag will be kept at half-mast at all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions, and missions abroad.
Special prayers will be offered Saturday for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Abe, 67, died today after being shot while delivering a campaign speech in southern Japan. He immediately collapsed and was seen bleeding before being taken to hospital.
The attack on Abe, the man who remained Japan's longest-serving prime minister, shocked the entire world.
Meanwhile, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
In a condolence message, President Hamid condemned the brutal killing of the Japanese premier.
The head of the state prayed for the salvation the departed soul of Shinzo Abe and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Prime Minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Bangladesh to observe state mourning today
President, PM mourn demise of Abe
FE Team | Published: July 09, 2022 00:54:15
Bangladesh to observe state mourning today
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