PM calls on President

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a courtesy call on President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Tuesday evening, reports BSS.

"Sheikh Hasina exchanged Eid greetings with the President," President's Press Secretary Mohammad Joynal Abedin told the news agency.

The Premier apprised the President of the outcome of her recent visits to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Canada, he said.

The President congratulated the Premier for getting Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) from Kazi Nazrul Islam University at Asansol in India.

Earlier, Sheikh Hasina reached Bangabhaban at 7.36 pm.

On her arrival, the Prime Minister was received by President Abdul Hamid with a bouquet.

Secretaries concerned and high officials of both the President and Prime Minister's offices were present.