Sports fraternity grieve over Uttara jet crash
BSS, Dhaka :
The Bangladesh sports fraternity has expressed profound sadness over the tragic air crash at the Milestone College premises in Uttara on Monday. The sports body and players from various discipline extended their prayers for those affected.
In a press release, sent today, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed its condolence.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board is deeply shocked at the casualties from the tragic air crash near Milestone College in Dhaka,” the release read. “The BCB extends deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all those affected in this devastating incident.”
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal also expressed solidarity with those who were affected.
“We are deeply shocked and devastated to hear about the unfortunate event in Milestone School in Uttura,” the BFF press release said. “Our thoughts and prayers are for all those children who have lost their lives. We also pray for the recovery of all injured.”
“At this moment in time we would like to express our solidarity with all the members of the affected families and with members of the Bangladesh Air Force.” Bangladesh T20I Captain Litton Das sent his prayers for the affected through his social media handle.
“Prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to everyone affected by the Uttara Milestone School & College incident,” Litton posted on his official facebook page. “May peace, healing, and strength find their way to the victims and their families.”
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was left heartbroken after coming to know the incident.
“What has happened and is happening right now is incredibly sad. The incident left us heartbroken, we are devastated,” Tamim wrote on his Facebook page.