Different organisations and personalities, including Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, yesterday expressed deep shock at the death of 43 school and college students.
A truck packed with about 70 students crashed and flipped over into a ditch in Mirsarai upazila Monday afternoon, killing 43 of them and injuring another 12.
In a condolence message, Nobel winner Prof Yunus expressed his deep shock at the death of so many schoolchildren, saying nothing can console the bereaved families. "All I can say is that I and my family share your grief and stand by your side," he said.
State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mohammad Ahad Ali in a message prayed for salvation of the departed souls.
Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr Afsarul Ameen, State Minister Motahar Hossain and Secretary AKM Abdul Awal Majumder also condoled the deaths.
Different non-government organisations including Ain O Shalish Kendra (ASK) and Manusher Jonno Foundation also expressed condolence. The rights bodies demanded immediate arrest of the truck driver and the owner.
Source : The Daily Star
