Bhutanese King arrives in Dhaka

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on a special flight on Monday (March 25) around 10.00am. He is on a four-day state visit to Bangladesh to attend a series of programmes including Independence Day celebrations.

This is the first state visit paid by any foreign dignitary since the formation of the new government after January 7 national election.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and First Lady received the king and his delegation members.

The king was given state salute and guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces. He inspected the guard of honour, while the national anthems of the two countries were played.

After the ceremony at the airport, he was headed to Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 to pay tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

On Monday afternoon, the king will have a delegation-level meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office. They will have a one-to-one meeting too.

Three new MoUs will be signed between Bangladesh and Bhutan while another MoU on cultural exchange will be renewed.

The king and the prime minister will witness the signing of the MoUs.