President leaves for Dhaka today [April 18 2011]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is scheduled to arrive at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka around midday today will be welcomed by Bangladeshi President Zillur Rahman.   

During President’s stay there, six bilateral agreements on trade, education, religion and culture will be signed.

President Rajapaksa is expected to hold bilateral talks with the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this afternoon, Presidential media official in Dhaka said.