Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is seen in this photo taken in January 2018 in Bangladesh capital Dhaka Focus BanglaThe Bangladesh government has declared Wednesday a day of mourning in honour of the former Indian presidentRemembering former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee’s contribution to the Liberation War, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh has lost a true friend. The Bangladesh government has declared Wednesday a day of mourning in honour of the former Indian president. Also Read: Pranab Mukherjee passes away from Covid-19Describing Mukhrejee as a veteran politician of the subcontinent and as a true friend, Prime Minister Hasina said in a condolence message, “I always remember with respect his outstanding contribution to the liberation war." India had lost a wise and patriotic leader and Bangladesh a loved one in the death of Pranab Mukherjee. He will remain as a shining star in the politics of South Asia, said the prime minister.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 31, 2020 14:12 UTC