Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent a message of condolence to French President Emmanuel Macron over the fire that destroyed the spire atop Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday (Apr 16), reports BSS.
“We are terribly shocked and deeply saddened at the colossal damage to the Notre-Dame Cathedral due to a catastrophic fire yesterday (Monday),” she said in the condolence message sent to the French President.
The damage to this iconic Cathedral is most tragic and heart wrenching not only for the people of France but also for the entire humanity, the prime minister said, adding “We share the pain and grief of the French people”.
“With a deep sense of loss and grief I on behalf of the people and the government of Bangladesh, convoy our profound sadness to you and to the people of France,” Hasina said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France,” she added.

On Monday, a massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral, gutting the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, though firefighters saved the main bell towers and outer walls from collapse before bringing the blaze under control.

Flames that began in the early evening burst rapidly through the roof of the eight-centuries-old cathedral and engulfed the spire, which toppled, quickly followed by the entire roof.
The fire, after burning for about 8 hours, was largely extinguished by 0300 CET on Tuesday. Earlier, in addition to battling to prevent one of the main bell towers from collapsing, firefighters tried to rescue religious relics and priceless artwork. One firefighter was seriously injured - the only reported casualty.