Pyongyang, December 25 (KCNA) -- Bangladeshi organizations issued statements on Dec. 21 on the demise of leader Kim Jong Il.

The Bangladesh Institute of the Juche Idea in its statement expressed profound condolences over the demise of Kim Jong Il, noting that his demise is a great loss to the Korean people as they lost their outstanding leader.

The statement stressed that his immortal revolutionary exploits would be remembered not only by the Korean people but by progressive humankind.

The Bangladesh Group for the Study of the Songun Policy in its statement noted that Kim Jong Il worked miracles and achieved victories despite the worst adversity as he was possessed of extraordinary political caliber.

The Bangladesh-Korea Friendship and Solidarity Committee in its statement said Kim Jong Il was the great leader of the Korean people and a close friend of the Bangladeshi people.

The statement expressed belief that the Korean people would certainly win victory in the just struggle to defend socialism and achieve the independent reunification of the country under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea.