Bangladesh President Hamid arriving Pokhara today

Kaski–President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mohammad Abdul Hamid who is presently on the four-day official goodwill visit to Nepal is arriving tourism city Pokhara today.

Ramesh Kumar KC, Chief District Officer of Kaski, informed that President Hamid is scheduled to arrive Pokhara at 11.30 this morning through Nepal Army helicopter.

CDO KC further shared that all necessary preparation to welcome President Hamid at Pokhara is complete. Visiting Bangladeshi President Hamid will be received by Gandaki State Governor, acting Chief Minister, ministers, people's representatives and high-placed government officials at the Pokhara Airport.

In honour of the President, Pokhara Metropolitan City is preparing to demonstrate two cultural processions. General public, including representatives of mothers' groups, civil society and Tole Development Committees will also welcome the visiting dignitary from Pokhara airport to Fishtail Lodge.

High security arrangement has been placed in Pokhara in view of the visit, informed Kaki District Police Chief Superintendant of Police (SP) Dan Bahadur Karki, He further said high security alert has been arranged in coordination with all security agencies.

As scheduled President Hamid will have a short rest at Fishtail Lodge before boat riding at the Phewa Lake – one of the most popular tourism destinations of Nepal.

The visiting President then will reach the Rupakot Resort at Rupa Rural Municipality via Nepal Army helicopter and enjoy sight-seeing of fascinating views of Pokhara from the altitude.

After then, President Hamid is returning Kathmandu today, CDO KC informed.