Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir welcomed King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka early Wednesday, Bangabhaban said in a press release.

A special aircraft carrying the King of Bhutan made a brief transit stop in Dhaka early morning en route to Bhutan from Singapore.

During the approximately one-hour stopover at the airport, the President met the King of Bhutan in a courtesy call at the VVIP Lounge, where they held cordial discussions on various issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the President invited the King of Bhutan and members of the Royal Family to pay an official visit to Bangladesh at their convenience. In response, the Bhutane...