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.
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"She is suffering from arm and leg pain. Her fingers are still bent while she is suffering from diabetes as well," Selima said.
The government subsequently restricted congregations at mosques to a maximum of five worshippers for the daily prayers.
Bangladesh has already extended the nationwide lockdown to May 16 amid a surge in the confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths.
Bangladesh has already extended the nationwide lockdown to May 16 amid a surge in the confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths.