Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Bangladesh's Chief Advisor to Interim government Professor Dr. Mohammad Younis.

The PM congratulated Professor Muhammad Younis on assuming the post of Chief Advisor.

Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences on the devastation caused by the recent floods in Bangladesh.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed that there is a need to work closely for progress and prosperity of the people of both the countries.

The understanding to this effect reached during telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus today.

During the conversation, the two leaders further agreed that greater regional cooperation could play a vital role in uplifting the lives of the people of South Asia.

The Prime Minister congratulated Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming the office of Chief Adviser, and lauded his contribution to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.

He expressed sympathies over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister underscored the importance of revitalizing bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in different domains.

Noting the historical, religious and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Prime Minister expressed a keen desire to boost commercial relations, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts.

On the occasion, Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh Government Professor Muhammad Yunus thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the telephone call.

PM writes letter, expresses grief over floods in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif's has written a letter to Chief Advisor Of Bangladesh Dr. Mohammad Younis on the recent flood situation in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow and grief over the recent catastrophic flood in Bangladesh.

In his letter the Premier said Pakistan is ready to help Bangladesh in all possible ways in this difficult time.

Prime Minister said that the sympathies of the entire Pakistani nation and government are with the Bangladeshi Government and people.

Prime Minister emphasized that Bangladeshi people are known for their bravery and courage in the face of adversity and expressed optimism that Bangladesh will come out of this difficulty soon under leadership of Dr. Muhammad Younis.

On August 5, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday, media reports said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.

Bangladesh Army Chief Wakar uz Zaman held a press conference and said that the Army would decide the future matters of the country and the Army would hold talks with the political parties to form an interim government in the wake of Sheikh Hasina Wazed's resignation confirmation news.

"There is a crisis in the country. I have met Opposition leaders and we have decided to form an interim government to run this country. I take all responsibility and promise to protect your life and property. Your demands will be fulfilled. Please support us and stop violence. If you work with us, we can move towards a proper solution. We cannot achieve anything through violence," he said.

"She and her sister have left Ganabhaban (the Prime Minister's official residence) for a safer place," the source told AFP.

“She wanted to record a speech. But she could not get an opportunity to do that.”