Queen's death: Bangladesh declares 3-day state mourning
In this file photo, Queen Elizabeth views the interior of the refurbished East Wing of Somerset House at King's College in London, February 29, 2012. The Queen passed away at 96. Photo: REUTERS/Eddie Mulholland/POOL
Bangladesh government today declared three-days of state mourning marking the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
"The three-day state mourning will be observed from September 9-11 marking the death of British Queen Elizabeth II, a true friend of Bangladesh," reads the notification from Cabinet Division.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The national flag will fly at half-mast atop offices of all government, semi-government, autonomous, educational institutions, and Bangladeshi missions abroad.
Comments