<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II by placing wreath at her portrait at the British High Commission here.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Prime Minister also signed the condolence book that opened at the British High Commission following the death of the Queen on September 8.</div><div><br></div><div>Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Jahid Tusher later briefed the newsmen.</div><div><br></div><div>After placing the wreath in front of the Queen's portrait, the Prime Minister stood in solemn silence for sometimes to show profound respect to the late Queen, he said.</div><div><br></div><div>The Premier also reminisced her pleasant memories with the Queen after signing the condolence book.</div><div><br></div><div>Earlier, on her arrival, British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson welcomed the Prime Minister at the high commission premises.</div><div><br></div><div>The High Commissioner expressed sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for visiting the High Commission to show respect to the Queen.</div><div><br></div><div>This is the first time that any Prime Minister of the country visited the British High Commission in Dhaka for any purpose, reports UNB.</div><div><br></div><div>Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus and Military Secretary Major General Kabir Ahammad were present, among others, with the Prime Minister. Source: AFP&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>