Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka observed National Mourning Day on Tuesday, 23 April, 2019
Sri Lanka High Commission in Dhaka,
Bangladesh by fully complying with the instructions
of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka observed National
Mourning Day on Tuesday, 23 April, 2019 at 9 am local
time (8.30 am Sri Lankan time). The High Commissioner brought
the
national flag to half-mast followed by all the
staff of the High Commission observing 3 minutes silence in
commemorating the victims due to the devastating act of
the terrorism on Easter Sunday on 21 April, 2019.
The High Commission also opened a
Condolence Book at the chancery on the same day.
Various dignitaries including H.E. the Foreign Minister of
Bangladesh, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Foreign
Missions stationed in Bangladesh, Heads of UN and International
Agencies signed the Condolence Book and expressed
solidarity with Sri Lanka.
The High Commission together with
the
Sri Lankan Association in Bangladesh organized
religious observances on Friday, 26 April, 2019 at the chancery
premises. A large number of Sri Lankans and
Bangladesh nationals were present at the occasion. The
observances
began with lighting the oil lamps/candles in
memory of all those who had passed away followed by Buddhist,
Hindu,
Muslim and Christian Clergy delivering brief
sermons. Addressing the gathering, H.E. the High Commissioner
wished
speedy recovery to the injured Sri Lankans and
foreigners. He also stated that those who are responsible for
this
act of brutality will be dealt with severely
according to the law. High Commissioner emphasized the
importance of
providing all the necessary assistance in
whatever possible ways to the families of victims. The Secretary
of
the Sri Lankan Association in Bangladesh also
addressed the gathering. The event ended with the singing of
National Anthem.
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