Desk Report: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed condolence at the death of Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations (UN) and a Nobel Peace laureate, reports The Daily Star.
President Abdul Hamid expressed his condolence after Annan’s family and foundation announced in a tweet saying that Annan, one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats, died today at the age of 80 after a short unspecified illness, reports UNB.
In a condolence message, Abdul Hamid said the world will remember the man for his contribution in establishing democracy and human rights.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also expressed deep shock at the death of Kofi Annan, a charismatic symbol of the United Nations (UN) who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary-general.
In a message, the premier said the world has lost an iconic man at Kofi Annan’s death, reports UNB.
The PM prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed sympathy for his bereaved family members.
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