C-in-C of US Pacific Command in city

The Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Command Admiral Dennis C Blair arrived in the city yesterday on a three-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh, says an ISPR press release.

He is accompanied by his wife Diane E. Blair and a two member delegation.

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, Bir Bikram, Rasheda Mustafiz and senior military officers received the distinguished guests on their arrival at the Zia International Airport.

The US Ambassador in Bangladesh, John C Holzman, and other US Embassy officials were also present.