Thru 29 countries by bike: Romanian girl now in Satkhira

Elena, a Romanian tourist, has always wanted to travel the world on a bicycle. She has so far visited 29 countries.

She came to Satkhira on Monday from India and is now staying at 'Rishilpi International', a private organisation at Binerpota in the district.

Elena's Italian friend Andreya came to Satkhira by bike one month ago and he is a donor of Rishilpi International.

Besides, at the invitation of Elena and Andreya, their friend Elierio also came to the district through Bhomra land port on Tuesday.

Elena said, "I am a tourist and I have been travelling for the last three years, and have already visited 29 countries. I like Muslim countries and I love the culture of the country."

"I wanted to visit Bangladesh and I have a plan to stay here for 15 more days," she said.

Andreya said he was overwhelmed with the hospitality of the people of the country.

Mahmudur Rahman, project manager (water treatment plant) of Rishilpi International, said Andreya used to donate to a local girl named Kakoli, for her studies.

Elena started her world tour from Milan in Italy in 2019 and after traveling to 29 countries she finally entered Bangladesh through Bhomra land port by a bike.