Bangladesh Condemns Israeli Attack After Two Citizens Killed in Lebanon

Two Bangladeshi nationals lost their lives in an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon. Bangladesh has strongly condemned the attack, describing it as ‘atrocious’ and has urged Israel to exercise restraint and adhere to international law. Kathmandu, April 12.

The Bangladeshi government issued a strong condemnation following the deaths of its citizens in the Israeli assault. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh released a statement expressing deep outrage over the incident. The statement read, “Bangladesh condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous attack carried out yesterday by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two Bangladeshi nationals.”

The victims identified are Shafiqul Islam and Nahidul Islam Nahid, both residents of Satkhira district in southeastern Bangladesh. Bangladesh has reiterated its grave concern regarding the ongoing violence in Lebanon and civilian casualties, urging Israel to demonstrate restraint and comply with international legal standards. The Bangladeshi embassy in Lebanon is coordinating with local authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures to repatriate the victims’ bodies to Bangladesh, the Ministry stated.