Sheikh Hasina sworn-in as Bangladesh PM for 4th straight term
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hasina, 76, at a programme in which several other high ranking officials were also present.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office and secrecy to Hasina, 76, at a programme in which several other high ranking officials were also present.
After the sworn-in ceremony, the Prime Minister will distribute the portfolios among the ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers of the new cabinet.
Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures yet another term in a Parliamentary election marred by controversy and opposition boycotts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a historic fourth consecutive victory in the Parliamentary elections.
A final official declaration on the outcome of the vote is expected by the Election Commission late Monday, Sky News reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and Bangladesh have decided to extend cooperation in various sectors including IT, space and nuclear energy, which are of interest to the younger generation.
On Tuesday, India and Bangladesh signed seven Memorandum of understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi.
On Tuesday, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Leaders met to review and further strengthen the relationship between both countries
Soon after the welcome, Bangladesh Prime Minister said she feels happy to be in India every time while noting significant ties between New Delhi and Dhaka.
Hasina began her four-day visit to India yesterday as Bangladesh is an important partner under India's "Neighbourhood First" policy.
