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President Arrives in Sylhet on Daylong Visit

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Publish : 15 Sep 2026, 02:27 PM
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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir touched down in Sylhet on Tuesday to embark on a comprehensive single-day itinerary.

The flight conveying the president safely touched down on the tarmac at Osmani International Airport precisely at 11:29 am.

Upon his arrival, a welcoming delegation consisting of local members of parliament representing various constituencies, civil administration officials, and high-ranking leaders from multiple political organizations greeted him at the terminal.

Having departed from Dhaka around 10:30 am, the president journeyed onward to reach the Sylhet Circuit House by approximately 11:50 am.

Following a formal guard of honour presented at the Circuit House grounds, Mirza Fakhrul's schedule includes paying his respects at the revered shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) at 12:30 pm.

Subsequently, he is slated to visit the shrine of Hazrat Shahparan (RA) at roughly 1:25 pm.

The president will also participate in a civic reception hosted by the Sylhet City Corporation within the premises of the Nagar Bhaban.

Upon the conclusion of these official engagements, he will head back to the Circuit House prior to boarding a return flight to Dhaka at around 8 pm.

In preparation for the high-profile visit, the Sylhet Metropolitan Police has rolled out stringent security protocols across the region.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sarwar Murshed Shamim confirmed that approximately 1,000 police officers have been deployed on the ground, supplemented by an additional 200 personnel assigned to specialized security duties.

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