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Bangladesh condole Iran plane crash deaths
Bangladesh has condoled the deaths in a plane crash in Iran.
Published : 18 Feb 2018, 04:32 PM
Updated : 18 Feb 2018, 04:32 PM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali sent a condolence message to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, the foreign ministry said.
All 66 passengers and crew are feared dead in a plane crash in central Iran on Sunday.
"My heart is deeply saddened on hearing the news of the plane crash of a Aseman Airlines in Isfahan Province of Iran, " Ali wrote.
"Through you, Excellency, we would like to convey our condolences to the family members of those who lost their lives in the plane crash.
"May almighty Allah grant them the strength to face it with courage and fortitude. We also pray that the departed souls rest in eternal peace," read the message.
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