Bagerhat, Nov 05 (V7N)- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman visited Bagerhat and Khulna on Thursday, attending a series of official programmes focused on investment, port infrastructure and youth sports.
Tarique left Dhaka by helicopter in the morning and arrived at Mongla Port at around 9:50 am.
During his visit, he attended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Invest Bangladesh and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), aimed at promoting investment cooperation.
He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of two container jetties and related infrastructure under the Mongla Port Facilities Expansion and Development Project.
After completing the port-related programmes, the Prime Minister travelled to Bagerhat town and visited the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA), where he offered prayers.
He then travelled by road to Khulna and stopped briefly at the Khulna Circuit House.
In the afternoon, Tarique attended the inauguration ceremony of the second season of Notun Kuri Sports at Khulna District Stadium. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aims to identify and develop sporting talent at the grassroots level.
The Prime Minister was scheduled to return to Dhaka by helicopter later in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, walls across Khulna city were decorated with displays highlighting the history, heritage and potential of the southern region to welcome the Prime Minister. His visit also generated enthusiasm among local BNP leaders, activists and supporters.
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