President Mirza Fakhrul begins official duties at Bangabhaban

Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir began his official duties at Bangabhaban on Saturday, receiving a ceremonial salute and holding his first official engagements after taking charge.
The President arrived at Bangabhaban at 11am, where a smartly turned-out mounted police contingent welcomed him and escorted him to the Credential Field, reports BSS.
A contingent of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) then accorded him a guard of honour. A combined military band comprising personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force played a welcome tune.
After the ceremony, 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.
The President then proceeded to his office, where he signed official documents and the visitors’ book.
Qatar Emir congratulates Fakhrul
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his swearing-in as the President of Bangladesh.
In a congratulatory message, the Qatari emir wished President Fakhrul success in discharging his responsibilities as head of state.
Sheikh Tamim also expressed hope that Bangladesh-Qatar relations would continue to strengthen and expand in the coming days.
Mirza Fakhrul was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on 20 August and took the oath of office on Friday.