Dhaka desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday strongly condemned the ‘senseless killing of innocent people' in Russia saying Bangladesh is with other countries in fight against terrorism in its all forms and manifestations.
She expressed deep shock at the killing of 10 people and injuries to many others in a terrorist attack on a subway train in St Petersburg.
In a condolence message to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, she said: “I’m deeply shocked and appalled to learn about the terrorist attack on a subway train in the historic city of St Petersburg that caused deaths to more than 10 innocent Russian citizens and injured more.”
“We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Russian Federation at these sad hours.”
Sheikh Hasina said terrorists are terrorists irrespective of their colour creed or religion and they have no place in any civilized society. “We’re together in our fight against terrorism in its all forms and manifestations.”
The Prime Minister expressed deepest condolences to her Russian counterpart and through him to the grieving family members of the victims. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families.”unb
