Publish: 20:50, 21 Apr, 2025

Tarique mourns Pope Francis’ death

UNB, Dhaka
Tarique mourns Pope Francis’ death
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BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed his profound sorrow and condolences at the passing of Pope Francis.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis — a revered spiritual leader whose life exemplified compassion, humility and tireless efforts to foster peace and interfaith dialogue,” he said in a post on his verified Facebook page.

Tarique mentioned that the Pope’s moral clarity and unwavering commitment to the dignity of all human beings had earned him the respect and admiration of people across all faiths and nations.

“On behalf of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the people of Bangladesh, I convey my deepest condolences to the global Catholic community and all those mourning this great loss,” he said.

The BNP leader also expressed hope that the legacy of Pope Francis would continue to inspire generations to come.

Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

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