Dhaka, July 9 -- Despite a packed day of official engagements, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday night met a group of school students and teachers visiting the Jatiya Sangsad, encouraging them to study hard and prepare themselves to contribute to the country's future.

The meeting took place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after the Prime Minister concluded the day's Cabinet meeting, according to the Prime Minister's Press Wing.

The students, who came from Cumilla's Lalmai upazila, expressed delight at getting the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister in person.

Many of them said they had never imagined they would be able to watch parliament session or interact with the country's Prime Minister, describing the experience as one th...