Sheikh Hasina-led Bangladesh Awami League (AL) formed the government on January 11 after winning for the fourth consecutive time in the 12th parliamentary elections held on January 7. 37 ministers and ministers of state took oath that day. With the new seven members there will be 44 members in the cabinet.
In his explanation, M Inayatur Rahman wrote, the Appellate Division reviewed Articles 123 (3), 148 (1)(2B)(3), 72 (3) and the Representation of the People Order, 1972, when it delivered its judgement. He has written this in accordance with the Constitution [Article 123 (3)]There are two reasons for holding parliamentary elections – first, because of the […]
After taking oath, newly elected MP Afzal signed the oath book as per tradition. Afzal Hossain, a former journalist with the state-run national news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangathan (BSS), is the organizing secretary of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League. He was elected unopposed as MP in Patuakhali-1 by-election as the seat had become vacant after […]
President Mohammad Shahabuddin today administered the oath of office to Obaidul Hasan as the 24th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. The head of state took the oath at 11:00 am in a brief ceremony at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Mehboob Hussain conducted the swearing-in ceremony. Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, […]
The ceremony will also be attended by members of the new president’s family, including his wife Rebecca Sultana and son Arshad Adnan Roni. Chief Justice Hassan Foyez Siddiqui, Members of Parliament, Chief Election Commissioner, Supreme Court Justices, political leaders, heads of the three services, diplomats, senior journalists, including editors, and high-ranking civilian and military officials […]
“Most grand juries believe that perjury may have been committed by one or more witnesses,” the report said, adding that prosecutors should consider appropriate charges. Asked about the report’s context of possible perjury, Graham told Reuters: “I’ll leave that to them to figure out. I believe what they said.” The excerpts released on Thursday – […]
According to a press release from the Parliament Secretariat, Speaker Shireen Sharmin Chowdhury conducted the swearing-in ceremony at the Jatiya Sansad. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by KM Abdus Salam, Secretary, Parliament Secretariat. Chief Whip of Parliament Noor-e-Alam Chowdhary and Whip Iqbalur Rahim were present on the occasion. At the end of the ceremony, the […]