Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Faisal Mahmud, Minister (Press) at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, has summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
Standing at 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro is recognised as the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Mahmud completed the demanding climb alongside a group of 11 Bangladeshi trekkers.
In a post on his verified Facebook profile, Mahmud described the expedition as "one of the most physically and mentally demanding treks" of his life. His final ascent began at midnight from Kibo Hut, the base camp, and concluded at Uhuru Peak at 10:35 am.
"The ascent - climbing nearly 3,000 feet - was grueling," he wrote. "Temperatures were freezing, and I was severely sleep-deprived. At times, I found ...
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