Statement from Ambassador Shiro Sadoshima on the launch capsize in Padma
Dhaka: 5 August 2014
I have heard the sad news with profound sorrow that a launch has capsized yesterday near Mawa ferry ghat of the river Padma. On behalf of the Government of Japan and the people of Japan, I would like to express my deepest condolence to the victims and the bereaved families. I do sincerely hope that the ongoing rescue efforts will save as many missing people as possible.
