RIYADH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolence to President Mohammad Abdul Hamid of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the victims of a ferry, which caught fire in a river in southern Bangladesh, resulting in deaths and injuries.

In his cable, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed condolence and sympathy to the president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, families of the victims and people of Bangladesh, appealing to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy on the souls of victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, too sent a cable of condolence to President Mohammad Abdul Hamid of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the victims of a ferry, which caught fire in a river in southern Bangladesh, resulting in deaths and injuries.

In his cable, the Crown Prince expressed condolence and sympathy to the president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and families of the victims, appealing to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy on the souls of victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. — SPA