Thakurgaon, Sept. 6 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived in Thakurgaon on Sunday afternoon on a two-day visit, his first tour to his home district since assuming office.

A helicopter carrying the President landed at Thakurgaon Mohammad Ali Stadium at 1:00pm.

Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam, Thakurgaon Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rafiqul Huq, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur Range) Mohammad Abdul Mabud, Superintendent of Police Md Belal Hossain, Thakurgaon district BNP President Mirza Faisal Amin and General Secretary Paigam Ali welcomed the President at the helipad.

Convener of the Citizens' Committee Dr Abu Mohammad Khairul Kabir and Secretary General Dr Shahiduzzaman were also present.

Later...