Bangabandhu-1 satellite reaches Florida for launching

The Bangabandhu-1 satellite, the first geostationary communications satellite of Bangladesh, reached Florida's Cape Canaveral early today for launching into the orbit at the end of next month. The satellite’s testing that has already started will continue for next few days, said a project related official. “Everything is fine and we might have got the confirmation about the launching date within a short time,” said Mohammad Mesbahuzzaman, project director of the country’s pride project. More

(Source: The Daily Star - Apr 1)