Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today received his first ceremonial salute and began his first official engagements at Bangabhaban after taking charge.
The President arrived at Bangabhaban at 11am, where a smart contingent of the Bangladesh Police mounted unit welcomed him and escorted him to the Credential Field.
A smartly turned-out contingent of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) then accorded him a guard of honour. A combined military band comprising members of the Army, Navy and Air Force played a welcome tune during the ceremony.
Following the guard of honour, President’s Military Secretary Major General A S M Bahauddin, Public Division Secretary AJM Salahuddin Nagari, Press Secretary Sarwar Alam and PGR Commander Brigadier General Ghulam Ariqul Alam welcomed the President and his family members with floral bouquets at the Octagonal of Bangabhaban.
The President later proceeded to his office, where he signed official documents and began his formal duties.
