We express profound shock and sorrow over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. He was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic Republic and other foreign countries across the globe.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ultimate authority in Iran, declared five days of mourning and assigned vice president Mohammad Mokhber, 68, to assume interim duties as interim President ahead of elections within 50 days. Killed alongside Raisi were Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and seven others, including the pilot, bodyguards and political and religious officials, according to international dailies and news agencies reports.
We are saddened to have to say goodbye to Ebrahim Raisi as hand an enormous contribution to strengthening Bangladesh-Iran bilateral relationship.
We believe the great
Iranian nation will overcome
this tragedy with courage
Newspapers, news agencies, television channels and other media across the world are now being inevitably dominated by the Ebrahim Raisi’s tragic demise, printing special editions and broadcasting news to mark the occasion. From Bangladesh, we also express our deepest condolences to and wish for divine consolation for such a sensitive loss. Iran has lost a wise and erudite leader whose empathy with the people made him outstanding.
We sincerely extend our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as to the entire friendly people of Iran. We pray for eternal peace of the departed souls and convey sympathy to the bereaved family members.
We praise the late Iranian for supporting the Palestinian cause. We believe the great Iranian nation will overcome this tragedy with courage.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina termed Ebrahim Raisi a great leader of international stature, and his exemplary leadership and accomplishments will remain a lasting legacy for the people of Bangladesh. We think the responsibility of the President is a testimony to trust and confidence of the Iranian people in his leadership to take Iran to newer heights of progress and prosperity.
