Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the Prime Minister for the historic fifth time as well as consecutive fourth term and formed a new cabinet on Thursday.
Sheikh Hasina, also the elder daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was given a standing ovation by the guests at Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban as she was sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at 7:06pm.
The president's spouse Dr Rebecca Sultana, PM's youngest sister Sheikh Rehana and other family members witnessed the ceremony.
Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, Judges, senior politicians, lawyers, senior journalists, diplomats and other dignitaries, among others, were present on the occasion where around 1400 guests were invited.
Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain conducted the ceremony.
Source: BSS
















