President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived in Thakurgaon on Sunday afternoon on a two-day visit, his first tour to his home district since assuming office.

A helicopter carrying the President landed at Thakurgaon Mohammad Ali Stadium at 1:00pm.

Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam, Thakurgaon Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rafiqul Huq, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur Range) Mohammad Abdul Mabud, Superintendent of Police Md Belal Hossain, Thakurgaon district BNP President Mirza Faisal Amin and General Secretary Paigam Ali welcomed the President at the helipad.

Convener of the Citizens’ Committee Dr Abu Mohammad Khairul Kabir and Secretary General Dr Shahiduzzaman were also present.

Later, a contingent of Bangladesh Police presented a guard of honour to the President at Thakurgaon Circuit House.

After inspecting the guard of honour, Mirza Fakhrul is scheduled to go to Senua graveyard to pay respects to his parents.

Later, he will visit his residence in Thakurgaon town.

On the first day of his visit, the President is scheduled to attend a civic reception to be arranged in his honour at the Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School playground at 3:30pm.

He will attend a view-exchange meeting with local leaders and dignitaries in the evening.

On the second day on Monday, President Mirza Fakhrul will lay the foundation stone of Thakurgaon University.