Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has written a letter
to US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, expressing his deep sadness over
the loss of lives and destruction of properties caused by a catastrophic
wildfire in the Hawaii Island of Maui, the United States (USA).

“I convey our deep condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and through you
to the families of the victims and all those affected by this natural
disaster. We wish early recovery of the injured and pray for the salvation of
the departed souls,” Foreign Minister Dr Momen said in the letter.

He said the tragic incident of Maui reminds all of the extent of devastation
induced by climate change and the importance of disaster preparedness and
risk reductions during such calamities, a press release said here today.

“We, the government and the people of Bangladesh, stand by you and the people
of America are support and solidarity in the challenging time,” Momen said.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the US Muhammad Imran handed over the letter to the
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu at the State Department on August
16.