Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday amid cheers from activists and supporters of ruling Awami League who gathered for according a reception to the PM for her achievements in various sectors.

Ruling Awami League is according a mass reception to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this afternoon at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan for some remarkable developments and achievements in different fields of the country under her leadership.

Awami League Presidium Member Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury will chair the function, reports the UNB.

The reception will be arranged for attaining Bangladesh’s eligibility to graduate from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing nation, successful launching of Bangabandhu Satellite-I, Sheikh Hasina’s achieving the Global Women’s Leadership Award from US-based NGO Global Summit of Women and her receiving D. Lit from Kazi Nazrul University of India.

The venue, Suhrawardy Udyan, has been decorated with great fanfare. A huge L-shaped podium has been set at the venue. The entire Suhrawardy Udyan has been illuminated. A big gate has been erected at the entry point to the venue in front of Matsya Bhaban while 40 other colorful gates have been erected from the city’s Matsya Bhaban to Shishu Park area.

City streets from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s official residence Ganobhaban to the reception venue Suhrawardy Udyan also have been decorated with banners and festoons.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and her ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy is expected to be present on the stage.

A cultural function was arranged with the participation of noted singers at 12 noon before the formal beginning of the function at 3pm.

A 30-minute presentation will be shown on history and heritage of Bangalee nation.