Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term
The Hindu
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term on January 11 after a landslide victory in an election boycotted by the opposition.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term on January 11 after a landslide victory in an election boycotted by the opposition.
Ms. Hasina's ruling Awami League party won nearly three-quarters of elected seats in parliament, with allied parties and friendly independent candidates making up nearly all the remainder.
The vote was criticised by the United States and the United Nations following a crackdown late last year that saw thousands of opposition party members arrested.
"I will faithfully discharge the duties of Prime Minister according to the law," Ms. Hasina said in an oath-taking ceremony at the presidential palace.
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