Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deepest condolences to Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin following a devastating fire at a bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana that killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others, one of the deadliest tragedies in Switzerland's history.

"I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic fire incident at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that caused the loss of many invaluable lives," Prof Yunus said in a message of condolences to the Swiss President.

"With a deep sense of grief, I, on behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh, express the deepest condolence and heartfelt sympathy to Your Excellency and through you to the bereaved f...