UNB, Dhaka :Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.In a condolence message sent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hasina said, “We’re deeply shocked at the sad demise of former president of India APJ Abdul Kalam, one of the most famous sons of India and a great scientific mind of his time. He was highly respected in Bangladesh as well.”Hasina further said, “In President Kalam, we saw the rare combination of a great statesman, an acclaimed scientist and a gifted writer. His invaluable contribution to India’s rise in the sphere of science and technology would be remembered forever by all.” She also said Kalam was a force of inspiration to the young generation of South Asia, someone who gave wings to their hidden dreams. “His passing away is an irreparable loss to India and beyond.””On behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, I express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the government and the mourning people of India and to the members of the bereaved family,” she said adding, “We pray for the salvation of the departed soul,” Dr Abdul Kalam passed away after suffering a massive heart attack in Shillong on Monday afternoon at the age of 84.
