Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at International Buddhist Monastery in the capital.
He laid the foundation stone as the chief guest Sunday morning at a function arranged by Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.
Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma were, among others, present.
The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Sangharaja Venerable Shrimat Dharmapriya Mahathera.
Later, the chief adviser visited the main Prayer Hall and the Monastery.
