Dhaka, March 25 -- Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will attend the celebration of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh on March 26 as the special guest.

He will pay tribute to the memory of the sacrifices of the heroic freedom fighters of Bangladesh at the National Martyrs' Memorial at Savar, which will include the laying of a wreath, signing the visitors' book and planting of a sapling.

Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema Wangchuck will also attend accompanying the King.

The King of Bhutan is paying a state visit to Bangladesh from March 25 to 28 at the invitation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

The visit of the King to Bangladesh is a testament of the close ties of friendship and goodwill that so happily exist betwee...