Terming King Fahd the undisputed leader of the Muslim Ummah, Hasina said I condole his death on behalf of the people of Bangladesh, Awami League and myself. I remember with great respect his role in strengthening the camaraderie among the Arabs and the Muslims and in safeguarding the two holy mosques of Makkah and Madina. I pray for the peace of his departed soul.

Hasina, also Awami League president, said I pray wholeheartedly to Almighty Allah to give the royal family and the Saudi people strength to overcome the grief at his death.