PM leaves for Thailand

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to leave Dhaka for Thailand this morning on a six-day official visit at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries.

A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the premier and her entourage members, is expected to depart Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 10am on Wednesday.

The aircraft is scheduled to land at Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok at 1.30pm (local time).

It will be the first bilateral visit for the Prime Minister after formation of this government in January last.

During the visit, an agreement, three memorandums of understanding and a letter of interest are likely to be signed between the two countries.