Press Release

 
 
 
High Commission of India, Dhaka
July 2, 2012
Visit of former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam to Bangladesh
 
PRESS RELEASE

Former President of India Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam is visiting Bangladesh on July 4-5, 2012 to deliver the CIRDAP Foundation Day Lecture on Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas. While in Dhaka, Dr. Kalam would be meeting Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Dr. Kalam will have a special interactive session with a group of children from Bangladesh and other CIRDAP Member States from 1500-1600 hours on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Hotel Ruposhi Bangla. This event is open to the media.

Dr. Kalam last visited Bangladesh in 2009. He was the 11th President of India from July 2002-July 2007. Since demitting the Office of the President of India, Dr. Kalam has been travelling to various parts of the world where he has addressed several prestigious institutions and bodies.

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