President off to Singapore for checkup

President M Abdul Hamid has left Dhaka for Singapore for a regular medical checkup.   

A VVIP aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the President took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 4:50 pm on Tuesday 

During his eight-day visit, Abdul Hamid is scheduled to have his health checkup at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and eye treatment at Singapore National Eye Centre. 

He is scheduled to return home on April 5.  

He was seen off at the airport by Minister for Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque, Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abul Momen, the dean of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet secretary, the heads of the three services, and senior civil and military authorities.

The president's spouse Rashida Khanam and officials concerned to the Bangabhaban are accompanying the Head of the State during the tour.