Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for London on an official visit to the United Kingdom.

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines VVIP flight carrying the premier and her entourage members took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for London on Friday (Jul 19), confirmed Assistant press secretary MM Imrul Kayes.

“During the visit, the prime minister will attend a Conference of Bangladeshi Envoys (in Europe) in the British capital on Jul 20,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told the media on Thursday (Jul 18).

The prime minister will also receive eye treatment in London.

The prime minister is expected to return home on Aug 5, the press secretary added.