POBNEWS24, Dhaka July 12, 2026 : At least 44 people have died and more than a million people have been stranded in Bangladesh due to heavy rains and landslides triggered by the active monsoon. According to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, the worst-hit districts include Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.
In separate messages, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed deep shock over the loss of lives.
Pakistan’s President’s Condolences
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his condolences over the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the devastating floods and landslides in Bangladesh. He said that Pakistan stands firmly with the government and people of Bangladesh in this difficult time. The President expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery and well-being of all those affected.
Condolences from the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the devastating floods and landslides in Bangladesh. On behalf of the people of Pakistan, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and express our unwavering solidarity with the Government and people of Bangladesh. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and the safety of all those affected.”
Condolences from Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
“I am deeply saddened by the devastating floods and landslides that have struck Bangladesh. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones and my prayers and best wishes to all those displaced and affected by this disaster.
I pay tribute to the courage and dedication of the rescue workers, armed forces, medical teams and relief workers who are working tirelessly to assist the distressed.
Pakistan stands with the Government and people of Bangladesh and I pray for the success of the ongoing rescue and relief operations and the safety of all those affected.”
