DHAKA, Jan 01, 2023 (BSS) - President M Abdul Hamid today stepped into 80 years.

The Head of State was born on January 1, 1944 in a noble Muslim family in Kamalpur village of Mithamoin upazila of Kishoreganj district.

Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted President Hamid on his eightieth birthday.

In a message, he wished President Abdul Hamid a sound health and success in days to come.

The Chinese President said he wants to take China-Bangladesh ties to a newer height in future.

China wants to work together with President Hamid for the welfare of the people of both countries, he added.