Students from Lakars Public School and College in Rangamati, who had only seen President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on television screens, got the opportunity to meet him in person on Thursday. A group of 32 students and four teachers from the institution toured Bangabhaban and met the President.
Tour of Bangabhaban and presidential hospitality
The students visited the Toshakhana Museum, the air raid shelter, and various historical structures within Bangabhaban. Following the tour, they met President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in the Durbar Hall. The President conversed with the students, inquired about their well-being, and advised them to focus on their studies.The students, including Deiti Chakma, Zarif Bin Noor, and Tapur Debra, were guests in the Durbar Hall, where domestic and foreign dignitaries are typically hosted. Having arrived in Dhaka for the first time in their lives that morning, the students described the experience of receiving the President's hospitality at the secure Bangabhaban as surreal.
Students' reaction
The students described the experience of touring Bangabhaban and receiving the President's hospitality as dream-like. The moments of handshakes and conversation with the President left a deep impression on their minds. This visit marked their first trip to Dhaka, making it a memorable occasion for them.Photos were taken by Sajid Hossain.
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