Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at the International Buddhist Monastery in the capital.
He laid the foundation stone as the chief guest this morning at a function arranged by Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.
Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma were, among others, present, as per a BSS report.
The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Sangharaja Venerable Shrimat Dharmapriya Mahathera.
Later, the chief adviser visited the main Prayer Hall and the Monastery.