DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT

Bangladesh has condemned the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali Begum.

In a statement yesterday, the foreign ministry said the attacks and the loss of lives undermine ongoing efforts towards peace and stability in the region.

“The Government of Bangladesh conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family [of Dipali] and stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time,” it said, adding that the Bangladesh embassy in Lebanon is in touch with the family and will send her remains back to Bangladesh whenever the situation allows.

Dipali Begum, 34, daughter of Sheikh Mofazzal and Rozina Khatun of Purbo Shalepur village in Faridpur’s Charbhadrasan upazila, was killed in an Israeli bombardment on April 9 while staying with her employers in Beirut’s Hamra area, the embassy said.

Her employer and his family members were also killed in the attack.

According to Dipali’s family members in Faridpur, she suffered injuries in the attack and was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Beirut police sources said the deceased’s body has been kept in the morgue of Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut.