UNB: The presidential house Bangabhaban is now open for visitors on a limited scale, President Abdul Hamid said after inaugurating the renovated Air Raid Shelter and Bangabhaban Toshakhana Museum yesterday.
“People usually can’t enter Bangabhaban. Nobody knows what’s inside,” he said. “People will also know the history and tradition of Bangabhaban.” Terming the Bangabhaban Toshakhana Museum as one of the monuments which holds centuries of colourful Bengali history and tradition, the president said, “I believe, the Bangabhaban Toshakhana Museum will play an important role in preserving the rich history of Bangabhaban and presenting it to future generations.”
Hamid said foreign envoys and visitors can get acquainted with the country’s history, heritage and culture during their visits.People will find the various installations of Bangabhaban attractive, and their attitude towards Bangladesh would be positive, the president added.