Clinton leaves Bangladesh

DHAKA, MARCH 20. The U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, left Bangladesh tonight, ending a day's visit to the country.

The Bangladesh President, Mr. Shahabuddin Ahmed, and the Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, saw him off at the airport, officials said. He will return to New Delhi where he began his day.

Mr. Clinton was the first U.S. President to travel to Bangladesh and he used the visit to showcase efforts to raise incomes, promote education and reduce child labour.

- Reuters

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