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Tarique expresses shock, sympathy over earthquake casualties
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman expressed deep concerns over the incident of earthquakes across the country.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the widespread destruction caused by today’s severe earthquake in Bangladesh. I express my solidarity and deepest sympathy to all the people affected by this terrible natural disaster,” Tarique Rahman said in a post on his verified Facebook page.
Earlier, a severe earthquake occurred today at 10:38apm, causing extensive damage to various high-rise buildings in the Dhaka and widespread destruction in other parts of the country. Six people have lost their lives and over two hundred individuals are injured in the tremor.
The BNP Acting Chairman prayed to Almighty Allah for the families who lost their lives over the incident. "I pray for the peace of the departed souls of those killed in the earthquake and extend my deepest condolences to their bereaved families, wishing a swift recovery for all the injured," he said.
"Had the government been better prepared beforehand, it would have been possible to improve disaster management, better protect the people, and reduce the scale of the damage. The people of Bangladesh have always moved forward, overcoming various natural calamities and dangers," he added.
Tarique Rahman believed that the people of Bangladesh will be able to recover from the damage caused by today's earthquake as well. He announced that BNP will stand firmly beside the people affected by the earthquake, reports BSS.