Prime Minister Tareq Rahman will embark on a day trip to Khulna and Mongla on Thursday, October 22nd, to observe economic prospects and development projects in southwestern Bangladesh firsthand. During the visit to Khulna and Mongla, he will also conduct aerial observation of the Sundarbans mangrove forest and Hiron Point. He is scheduled to address a meeting at Mongla Naval Base and inspect Mongla Port and the proposed economic zone in Mongla. According to his press wing’s itinerary, he will depart Dhaka by helicopter at 9 AM on Thursday. Further details regarding the visit will be released shortly. The Prime Minister’s tour aims to evaluate the progress of various initiatives in the region.