Tarique, Fakhrul mourn quake victims

Expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives in the earthquake, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said the casualties and damage could have been minimised if proper precautionary measures had been taken in advance, reports BSS.

"A devastating earthquake caused extensive damage to several high-rise buildings in the capital Dhaka and different parts of the country… I am deeply saddened by the casualties and the widespread destruction," he said in a condolence message on Friday.

Citing information received so far, the BNP leader said six people have lost their lives and more than two hundred have been injured. "I am deeply shocked by the loss of lives and the destruction caused by the powerful earthquake in Bangladesh."

He expressed solidarity with all those affected by this devastating natural disaster and conveyed his sympathy to them.

The BNP leader prayed to Almighty Allah to grant patience and strength to the families of those killed and injured in the earthquake.

In another condolence message, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also expressed deep shock and sorrow over the loss of lives and damage to property.

"I express my condolences and sympathy to all the affected families. I pray to Almighty Allah that they find the strength and patience to cope with this difficult time," he said.

Fakhrul said the BNP will stand beside those affected by this disaster. "I pray for the eternal peace of those who lost their lives in the earthquake."