PM Tarique to visit Jashore tomorrow

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Jashore tomorrow (27 April), where he will inaugurate a major canal excavation project, lay the foundation stone of Jashore Medical College Hospital and address a public rally.

Prime minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said the PM is scheduled to reach Jashore Airport at around 10:15am.

According to the prime minister's press wing, he will begin his day's programme at 11:15am by inaugurating the Ulshi Canal excavation project in Sharsha upazila.

He will then address a civic reception organised by Sharsha Upazila unit BNP at around 11:30am.

After returning to Jashore town, the prime minister will offer Zuhr prayers and have lunch at the District Circuit House.

At 3pm, he will lay the foundation stone of Jashore Medical College Hospital.

Later, at 3:30pm, he is scheduled to address a public rally, organised by the district BNP, at Jashore Central Eidgah Ground as the chief guest.

The prime minister is expected to leave Jashore for Dhaka by air at around 6:15pm.

Tarique Rahman assumed office as prime minister on 17 February after the BNP secured a landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary elections held on 12 February.

This will be his first official visit to Jashore since taking office.

He last visited the district on 2 February when he addressed an election rally at Jashore Upashahar Degree College Ground as BNP chairperson.