November 02, 2026

Tarique to launch National Fish Week in Kishoreganj Sunday

It will be his first visit to the district since taking office

Staff Correspondent

bdnews24.com

Published : 16 Aug 2026, 04:01 AM

Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:33 AM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to travel to Kishoreganj on Sunday.

The premier will join several programmes there, including the launch of National Fish Week 2026 at George Institute Mini Stadium in Katiadi Upazila, his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said.

It will mark his first visit to Kishoreganj since taking office.

PM's Itinerary

At 11:30am, he will release and distribute fish fry in the Brahmaputra River at Mirzapur Chairman Bari Ghat in Pakundia, followed by a greetings exchange.

At 12:30pm, the prime minister will visit Katiadi Card Hatchery Complex.

An hour later, he will attend the launch of National Fish Week alongside a National Fisheries Award ceremony at Achmita George Institution field.

At 2:30pm, Tarique will inaugurate a tree-plantation drive at Sholakia Eidgah Ground, before breaking for lunch at the Circuit House at 3:15pm.

He will round off the day at Old Kishoreganj Stadium at 4pm, distributing Family Cards while Imams, Muazzins, priests, monks and other religious figures receive honorariums.

He is likely to return to Dhaka by road once the day's engagements wrap up.

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