Chinese Prime Minister U Peng tn a message to Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia had expressed his deep shock at the loss of life and property by the most severe cyclone and tidal surge that hit the country on April 29. reports BSS

Akihito

Japanese Emperor Akihito has expressed his deep sympathy and condolence.

In a message to Acting President Justice Shahabuddin Ahmad Saturday, the Emperor

conveyed his grief to the government and the people of Bangladesh.

From Bonn. Die President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Richard von WeUsacker. sent a message of condolence to Acting President Justice Shahabuddln Ahmed, a German Embassy press release said Saturday.

Chancellor Kohl also on Friday sent a message to Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia expressing his deep dismay at the devastation and great loss of human life and property by the April 29 cyclone.