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Bhutan King arrives today

Thursday, 24 March 2011


Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk arrives in the city today (Thursday) on a five-day state visit to Bangladesh. President M Zillur Rahman will receive the King at Shahjalal International Airport at 12:10 pm. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will call on the King of Bhutan at Hotel Sonargaon Friday while the President will host a state banquet in honour of the King at Bangabhaban Sunday. Finance Minister AMA Muhith, Commerce Minister Faruk Khan, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and PM's Adviser Gowher Rizvi will call on King Wangchuk today. - UNB