Bangladesh, British-Bangladeshi community lost a true friend: PM on Prince Philip's demise
Britain's Prince Philip arrives on the eve of his 90th birthday to take the salute of the Household Division Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade in London June 9, 2011. REUTERS/Paul Edwards/Pool/File Photo
UNB, Dhaka
UNB, Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh and the British-Bangladeshi community have lost a true friend and ally with the demise of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
In a condolence letter, signed on April 9, to Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister said, "To the People of Bangladesh, HRH The Duke will always remain an example of duty and honour, and a pillar of strength and support to Your Majesty, and to the Commonwealth People."