Abdelouahab Saidani, ambassador of Algeria to Bangladesh, visited Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Saturday.
He was accompanied by his three children and diplomats from the Algerian Embassy.
The visit was part of a gesture of goodwill and support towards the children admitted to the hospital.
Upon arrival, the ambassador and his delegation were warmly received by Professor Dr Md Mahbubul Haque, the director of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute.
The ambassador, along with his children, took part in a special event organized to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with the children currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
As part of the Eid celebrations, Abdelouahab Saidani and his children distributed gift packs among the admitted children.
A total of 271 gift packs were handed out, each containing essential items for the children.