President arrives in Saudi Arabia

President Mohammed Shahabuddin arrived at Jeddah of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on a 10-day visit to perform the holy Hajj as the Royal guest of the Saudi government.

A VVIP aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Flight No: BG 331), carrying the President along with his spouse Dr Rebecca Sultana and entourage members landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), also known as Jeddah International Airport at about 6 pm (KSA time) on Friday (June 23).

On his arrival at Jeddah airport, Mohammed Shahabuddin was received by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Bangladesh ambassador to KSA Dr. Mohammad Javed Patwary and embassy officials.

From there, the President as Royal guest was driven to the place of residence at Safa Royal Palace in the Holy Makkah, where he is scheduled to perform his Hajj as pilgrim along with his wife and other entourage members.

Apart from president’s family members, Prime Minister’s Private and Investment Adviser Salman Fazlur Rahman, Bangabhaban Secretaries and important senior officials concerned are accompanying the President here.

In the aircraft, the President also visited Hajj Kafela and enquired about the wellbeings of the Hajj pilgrims and his other entourage members.

Earlier, the Head of the State left the Hazrat Shahjalal (R) Internal Airport (HISA) at about 2.30 pm (BST).

Wrapping up his 10-day visit to the KSA for performing Hajj and Ziarat, the President is scheduled to leave the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, for Dhaka on July 2 by a VVIP aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Flight No: BG 338).