DHAKA: The cabinet adopted seperate motions of condolence and condemn paying tribute to victims of terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch that took lives of 50 people, including five Bangladeshis, on March 15.

The motions were endorsed by the council of ministers in its meeting held on Monday (Mar 18) at the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting that also prayed for salvation of the departed souls of the victims, cabinet secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam told reporters after the meeting.

In the condemned motion, the cabinet expresses deep shock at the huge loss of lives and prayed for quick recovery of injured and expressed empathy to bereaved family members.

At least 50 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

Eleven people remained in critical condition in Christchurch Hospital. In all, 36 people are still in hospital.

A four-year-old child transported to Starship Hospital also remains in a critical condition.

BDST: 1552 HRS, Mar 18, 2019
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