Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban here Sunday.

The governor presented the President commemorative co-ins that the central bank released on the occasion of 40th victory anniversary of Bangladesh, 150th birth anniversary of Kobiguru Rabin-dranath Tagore and 90 years of the poem ‘Bidrohi’ of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, says a BB press release.

Dr Atiur also gave the President a commemorative note that the BB released marking the 60 years of Language Movement.

He showed the President ‘Indira Gandhi Gold Medal’ that he was awarded by Asiatic Society of India in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of human development.

President Zillur Rahman congratulated Atiur Rahman on his receiving the prestigious international medal.

The Daily Sun/ Bangladesh/ 22-May-2012