BD to observe state mourning Wednesday for Pranab

The government of Bangladesh has announced one day National mourning to be observed on Wednesday (September 2) in honour of former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee who passed away.

Pranab Mukherjee, a seasoned statesman of Indian politics, died on Monday. He was 84.

A few hours into the death, the government of Bangladesh announced the mourning day which was relayed to the press.

The national flag will be hoisted at half-mast on that day, said sources concerned.

The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.