Bangladesh state mourning today
Saturday, 24 January 2015
The government annou-nced Friday a one-day national mourning for today (Saturday) to pay homage to Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, report agencies.
The national flag will fly at half-mast at all offices of the government, semi-government and autonomous bodies during the period.
Special prayers will be held for the King but offices and schools will
function normally, the cabinet secretary added.
Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid leaves in the city for Saudi Arabia today (Saturday) morning on a two-day tour there to attend the funeral of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Earlier Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have joined the global leaders to mourn the death of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.