Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the horrific bus crash that killed around 24 omrah hajj pilgrims and injured around 23 people at the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia on Monday.   But it was not clear how many Bangladeshis were among the dead. Authorities said they were trying to figure out that.  In a condolence message, she prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed souls and quick recovery of the injured persons. The bus was carrying pilgrims to the holy city Makkah. Reportedly, many of the passengers were Bangladeshis. The accident occurred at about 4.00 pm at Agabat Shaar in Asir province. Read more: Tremor in Turkey and Syria: PM Sheikh Hasina expresses shock She asked the Foreign Ministry officials and the Saudi Mission personnel to take necessary actions for recovering the bodies of Bangladeshi nationals and ensure proper treatment for the injured. According to the preliminary report, due to the malfunction of the brake system the bus lost control and collided with a car, rolled over, and caught fire.  The passengers could not get off the bus and around 24 passengers were killed on the spot.  

Ayesha Khanam, President of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, died at a hospital in the capital early Saturday, after prolonged illness. She was 74.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former director general of Bangla Academy, poet and columnist Monzur E Mawla.

India has expressed deep shock at the terrible loss of lives and injuries sustained due to a recent accident at a mosque in Narayanganj. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Gano Parishad member, former Zila Parishad Administrator, former acting district Awami League president and valiant Freedom Fighter Syed AKM Emdadul Bari. Sheikh Hasina prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. Also read: PM mourns death of Liberation War Museum trustee Tariq Ali

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent journalist, former Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader and valiant Freedom Fightet Khandker Mozammel Huq. In a condolence message, she recalled the contribution of Mozammel Huq with gratitude in the field of journalism. The Prime Minister prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. Read Also: PM mourns death of freedom fighter, ex-state minister Rahmat Ali