PM Hasina mourns death of legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Lata Mangeshkar, one of the venerated singers of the sub-continent.
In a message of condolence, she said, "A great void has been created in the sub-continent's musical arena at the demise of the Sursamraggi."
The prime minister said, "She will remain alive forever in the hearts of the people in the region through her works."
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She prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Lata Mangeshkar, who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, breathed her last at the age of 92 this morning.
President M Abdul Hamid also expressed profound shock and grief at the death of Lata Mangeshkar.
In a condolence message, the head of the state prayed for salvation of the departed soul.
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury expressed profound shock and sorrow at the demise of Lata Mangeshkar
Also, State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid expressed profound shock and sorrow at the demise of Lata Mangeshkar.
In a message of condolence, he prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Md Zakir Hossain also expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Lata Mangeshkar.
Planning Minister MA Mannan and State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam expressed profound grief over the death of the legendary singer.
