FIFA World Cup trophy in Dhaka
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FIFA World Cup trophy. Photo: File
The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday for a 36-hour tour. This is a golden opportunity for the Bangladeshi fans to experience football's most coveted prize.
A chartered flight, carrying the original trophy, landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:25am.
The trophy will be taken to the president's residence, the Bangabhaban and the residence of the prime minister, the Ganabhaban respectively at 4pm and 7 pm.
On Thursday, a cultural programme will be held as the trophy will be displayed at the Army Stadium for the public. People will also get the opportunity to take photos with the trophy.
The global tour of the world's most coveted trophy started on May 12 with a first-stop event in Dubai.
The showpiece event, sponsored by Coca-Cola will be held in 51 countries, including all the 32 countries of the upcoming Qatar World Cup in November-December this year.
Earlier, the trophy made its visit to Bangladesh in 2013 before FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
