Eat well for a good check-up

President Md Abdul Hamid is in London for a medical check-up, but the 70-year-old who is known for his sense of humour and no-nonsense approach to work wouldn’t mind having a bit of fun too.

And who would say ‘no’ to a meal at London's iconic South Asian restaurant 'The Red Fort'.

A spokesperson for the restaurant, where frequent diners include former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the likes, told bdnews24.com that the booking was for 30 people for the party on Thursday night.

So apparently almost everyone on Hamid's 34-strong entourage had a huge meal at someone's expense.

The total amount was 2,227.50 pounds, but it was not sure who picked up the bill.

The Red Fort chefs came up with a 13-course special menu for the Bangladeshi President.

Eventually a total of 44 turned up, one executive said, “and the meal cost 45 pounds per person.”

“The President left happy,” said one of those who served the guests.

The special menu for the Bangladesh President’s RED FORT DINNER

Thursday, 21 August 2014

AJWAINI SEABASS: Seabass tikka spiced with carom and chilli

HARIYALI JHINGA: Tandoori king prawns with chilli, mint & coriander

TANDOORI JHINGA: Jumbo prawn marinated with saffron, chilli & garlic

SALMON TIKKA: Scottish salmon with mustard & red chilli seared in tandoor

MURGH TIKKA: Chicken pieces marinated with ginger, garlic, chilli & black salt

(Starters are served with Kachumber salad, Raita, plain yogurt & Selection of Breads)

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RUHI FRY: Spiced marinated fried fish

CHEETAL MAAS: Spiced fish curry in Bengali style

DUMPUKHT BIRYANI: Lamb & rice with spices steamed in a sealed pot

SHATKORA MANSHO: Spiced lamb with shatkora cooked in Bengali style

LUCKNOWI MURGH: Chicken in a spicy onion, coriander & red chilli sauce

NIRAMISH: Sauteed mixed vegetables with spices and green chilli

PANCHRANGI DAL: Traditionally cooked mixed yellow lentils

PALAK KI KATLI: Sautéed spinach with garlic, onion & cumin

Steamed Rice & Selection of Breads

(Served with Kachumber salad, peach raita and plain yogurt)

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EXOTIC FRESH FRUIT