I share deep sorrow and sadness with the people of Bangladesh at the sad news that His Excellency Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman, Honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, passed away. On behalf of the people of Japan, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the people of Bangladesh at this most difficult moment.

I sincerely hope that the Government and the people of Bangladesh will overcome the tragedy soon.

              Shiro Sadoshima

Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh