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.
Bangladesh's Supreme Court upheld the verdict in 2009 and five of the killers were executed several months later.
The country has reported a total of 70 coronavirus cases, with nine deaths.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina signalled that the shutdown of offices and workplaces due to the deadly virus may be extended to April 9.
PM Hasina further said, "We had declared a 10-day holiday. But it might be extended by a few more days".
Bangladesh and most other countries have already put unprecedented travel curbs to battle the pandemic.