Babar Ali, who conquered the world’s highest peak Mount Everest a few days back, was accorded a reception at Chittagong Shah Amanat International Airport upon his arrival from Nepal via Dhaka on Tuesday night.
A festive atmosphere was prevailing in his birthplace Chittagong when the news of his return spread on social media.
In an immediate reaction to the media, Babar said: "I had the confidence that after reaching the summits of Everest and Lhotse, I would return home. And that is what happened. Long training, effort and ambition—all have been fulfilled. I am delighted with the encouragement from the people of our country."
Babar Ali becomes 6th Bangladeshi to conquer EverestBabar Ali was warmly welcomed at the Shah Amanat International Airport by the people of Chittagong around 10:15pm.
Earlier in the evening, he arrived at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Nepal and then headed towards his hometown Chittagong arriving later that night.
However, his arrival was delayed from the expected time of 5:30pm due to adverse weather conditions in Nepal.
Expedition coordinator Farhan Zaman said: "To honour the requests of Babar Ali's parents and well-wishers, we brought him back on Tuesday instead of June 3."
Babar Ali will hold a press briefing with journalists on Wednesday.
Moreover, on June 2, a celebratory bicycle rally will be held from the Oxygen area to the Shilpakala Academy in the city at 4pm.
He will share his stories of conquering Everest and Lhotse at the district Shilpakala Academy from 6:30pm to 9pm.
