Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday met with school students at Bangabhaban for the first time under a newly introduced policy, encouraging them to become well-educated and responsible citizens to lead the country in the future.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the President addressed students from Motijheel Ideal School and College, who visited the presidential palace as part of the Policy on Visits to Bangabhaban by Students of Educational Institutions, 2026. The group, consisting of meritorious students from Classes VII to IX, was accompanied by teachers and led by the institution's Principal Prof Lal Mohammad.
During their visit, the students toured various facilities at Bangabhaban before meeting the President at the Darbar Hall. Mirza Fakhrul emphasized the importance of respecting parents, teachers, and elders, highlighting the sacrifices parents make for their children. He urged the students to develop their skills in science and technology, encouraging them to innovate.
The initiative is designed to familiarize the younger generation with the history and heritage of Bangabhaban and the state. The President noted that students from different educational institutions would be brought to Bangabhaban in phases to foster their interest in the institution, the state, and future leadership.
President Fakhrul described Bangabhaban not just as a building, but as a symbol of the state and a witness to history. The President's secretary, press secretary, and other senior Bangabhaban officials attended the meeting.