Deaths of Palestinians in Israel attack: PM announces state mourning Saturday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced a one-day state mourning for Saturday commemorating the deaths of Palestinians in Israel attacks.

On the day, national flags will be hoisted at half mast, the prime minister said at a programme at Roads and Highways Department's headquarters in Dhaka today.

She also asked to offer special prayers in all mosques and worship places tomorrow.

The premier condemned the Israel attack on Palestinians and demanded an immediate stop to the repression.