Dhaka, June 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday visited Dulahazara Safari Park in Cox's Bazar during his daylong tour of the district.

The Prime Minister arrived at the safari park at around 2 pm after inaugurating the re-excavation of the historic Patali Canal in Pmkhali Union.

His wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, accompanied him during the visit, reports UNB.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo and State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam welcomed the Prime Minister at Dulahazara Safari Park.

The Prime Minister planted a sapling of the cannonball tree (Nagalingam) in front of the safari park's main gate.

Prime Minister Tarique and Dr Zubaid signed the visitors' book of the park.

The Prime Minister and ...