“Pranab Mukherjee was a true friend of Bangladesh. His great contribution in the Liberation War in 1971 accelerated our victory,” President Hamid said. “He played an important role in shaping global public opinion in Bangladesh's favour during the Liberation War. In her condolence message, Hasina underscored Mukherjee's "outstanding contribution as a politician and a true friend to Bangladesh during the Liberation War." With his passing, India has lost a "wise and patriotic" leader while Bangladesh has lost a friend, according to the prime minister.

Source: bd News24 August 31, 2020 14:26 UTC