Robert Gibson
DHAKA: The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert W Gibson on Monday expressed his profound condolence following the launch capsized in Padma River on Sunday.
A press release was issued in this regard on Monday.
Gibson said, “I was shocked and saddened by yesterday’s tragic incident on the Padma, in which so many people have lost their lives.”
He further added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones at this time of sorrow.”
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