Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- New President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir began his official activities at Bangabhaban on Sunday for the first time since taking the oath as the head of state.

The President arrived at Bangabhaban at 11:00am, where a smartly dressed mounted police contingent welcomed him at Gate-2.

Later, a smartly turned-out contingent of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) accorded him a guard of honour at the Credential Field.

After the guard of honour, the President was welcomed with bouquets at the Octagonal of Bangabhaban by his Military Secretary Major General ASM Bahauddin, Public Division Secretary AJM Salahuddin Nagari, Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam and PGR Commander Brig Gen Golam Arikul Alam.

After receiving the guard of ...