PM mourns demise of "sursamraggi' Lata

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Lata Mangeshkar, one of the most venerated singers in the subcontinent.

In a message of condolence, she said, "A great void has been created in the subcontinent's musical arena with the demise of the Sursamraggi."

The prime minister said, "She will remain alive forever in the hearts of the people in the region through her work."

She prayed for salvation of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

President Abdul Hamid also expressed his deep sock at the death of Lata Mangeshkar and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

Lata Mangeshkar, who sang tens of thousands of songs in her lifetime, breathed her last today at the age of 92.