Bhutan PM leaves Bangladesh

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay left for home on Monday after concluding his two-day state visit to Bangladesh.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain saw him off at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the flight carrying the Bhutanese Prime Minister departed around 08:30am.

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin and Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam were also present at the airport on the occasion.

Before his departure, the Bhutanese prime minister was accorded a static guard of honour in line with state protocol.

During his stay in Bangladesh, the two countries signed two Memoranda of Understanding — one on healthcare services and another on internet connectivity.

The Bhutanese prime minister also attended a series of events, including bilateral talks with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

His schedule also included meetings with advisers, key government officials and political leaders.