PM Hasina expresses shock over quake in Turkey, Syria
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock at the casualties of people in a earthquake in Turkey and Syria that killed over 2,300 people.
In a condolence message, the premier sought eternal salvation for the souls of the deceased and expressed sympathy to the bereaved families.
The government and the people of Bangladesh are standing by Turkey and Syria's side during this crisis, she also said.
Hasina assured all kinds of cooperation on behalf of her government and wished for the quick recovery of the injured.
The Associated Press reported that a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria early today , toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 2,300people.
Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
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