The world’s highest peak Mount Everest conqueror Babar Ali was accorded a reception at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport upon his arrival from Nepal via Dhaka on Tuesday night.

Babar Ali was warmly welcomed at the Airport by the people of Chattogram around 10.15pm.

In this regard Babar told media, "I had the confidence that after reaching the Everest and Lhotse, I would return home. And that's what happened. Long training, effort and ambition—all have been fulfilled. I am delighted with the encouragement from the people of our country."

Earlier, Babar Ali reached the summit of Lhotse on May 21 at 6:05am local time. Prior to this, on May 19, he became the fifth Bangladeshi to conquer Mount Everest, reaching the peak at 8:45am.

Babar, who completed his MBBS, did not settle into a medical career. He studied at Chittagong Medical College but left his job to embark on numerous travels around the world. He also has a distinct interest in cycling.

BDST: 1059 HRS, MAY 29, 2024
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