A red carpet reception was accorded to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she arrived in Moscow on Monday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of the leadership of the Russian Federation.
A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines touched the ground of Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) at 3:15pm local time.
As the prime minister alighted from the aircraft, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Igor Vladimirovich Margulov and Bangladesh Ambassador to Russia Dr SM Saiful Haque received her.
The prime minister was given a guard of honour. National anthems of the two countries were played at that time. A tiny tot presented a bouquet of flowers to the premier.
After ceremonial reception, the prime minister in a motorcade was driven to President Hotel where she will stay during the visit.
Source: The Daily Star