The officials and employees of Bangabhaban on Monday organised a farewell ceremony in honour of President Md Abdul Hamid.
In his short speech on the occasion, the president said even though he was the president, he always considered himself a common man of the country.
Abdul Hamid said he has carried out the duties assigned to him properly considering the post of president as a responsibility.
Highlighting the various steps taken by him for the development of Bangabhaban, the president said Bangabhaban is a symbol of dignity.
He called upon the officials and employees of Bangabhaban to work to keep the honour and dignity of Bangabhaban intact.
Secretary of the President's Office Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Maj Gen SM Salahuddin Islam, Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin, President's personal physician Brig Gen Zulfikar Ahmed Amin and Assistant Military Secretary to the President Brig Gen Raju Ahmed were present at the farewell ceremony.
Later, President Abdul Hamid joined an iftar event with the officials and employees of Bangabhaban.
