UNB, Dhaka :
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock at the demise of founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew.
In separate condolence messages, they said the Almighty will grant his family members and the people of Singapore enough strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“I’m deeply saddened at the passing away of the Founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew. May I extend to you and to the people of Singapore my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the members of his bereaved family,” the President said in a message to his Singapore counterpart Tony Tan Keng Yam.
He said the accomplishments of Yew will remain as a glorious legacy not only for the citizens of Singapore but also for the whole mankind.
“He will be remembered as a hero, as a leader and above all as a proud citizen who made a difference for his country and set an example for the people aspiring for economic emancipation and development,” President Hamid added.
In her message to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Sheikh Hasina said she is deeply shocked at the passing away of the Founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore. “On behalf of my fellow countrymen and on my own behalf, may I extend to you and to the people of Singapore our deepest condolences.”
The Prime Minister also said the example of his leadership and accomplishments will remain as a lasting legacy not only for the citizens of Singapore but also for the whole world.
“The beacon of development that he lit to guide Singapore to be the Asian Tiger inspires us immensely,” said the Bangladesh Prime Minister.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock at the demise of founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew.
In separate condolence messages, they said the Almighty will grant his family members and the people of Singapore enough strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“I’m deeply saddened at the passing away of the Founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew. May I extend to you and to the people of Singapore my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the members of his bereaved family,” the President said in a message to his Singapore counterpart Tony Tan Keng Yam.
He said the accomplishments of Yew will remain as a glorious legacy not only for the citizens of Singapore but also for the whole mankind.
“He will be remembered as a hero, as a leader and above all as a proud citizen who made a difference for his country and set an example for the people aspiring for economic emancipation and development,” President Hamid added.
In her message to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Sheikh Hasina said she is deeply shocked at the passing away of the Founding Father and Architect of Modern Singapore. “On behalf of my fellow countrymen and on my own behalf, may I extend to you and to the people of Singapore our deepest condolences.”
The Prime Minister also said the example of his leadership and accomplishments will remain as a lasting legacy not only for the citizens of Singapore but also for the whole world.
“The beacon of development that he lit to guide Singapore to be the Asian Tiger inspires us immensely,” said the Bangladesh Prime Minister.
