Fifth inauguration of Sheikh Hasina

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Fifth inauguration of Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina at Hyderabad House, New Delhi on June 22, 2024 (cropped).jpg
Date11 January 2024;14 months ago (2024-01-11)
LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
Participants Prime Minister of Bangladesh,  Sheikh Hasina
Assuming office
President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin
Administering oath

The fifth inauguration of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister of Bangladesh took place on January 11, 2024, following her party's victory in the 2024 general election. [1] [a] The oath of office was administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the formation of the Fifth Hasina ministry and the 12th Jatiya Sangsad.

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Following a nationwide uprising, Hasina resigned from office and went on a self-imposed exile to India. On August 8, 2024, Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as Chief Adviser. [8]

Background

On 7 January 2024, the Awami League won the 2024 election. They defeated the opposition under GM Quader of the Jatiya Party. Awami League won 216 Seats while the opposition only won 11 Seats. [b] The election, however, was boycotted by all major political parties in Bangladesh. [12] The election only had a voter turnout of 41%, a 38 decrease from the last election. [13] [10] The Awami league has been accused for forging the opposition. [14] The 12th Jatiya Sangsad was formed. They held their first session on January 30. [15]

Premiership

Later developments

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Multiple references: [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
  2. ↑ Multiple references: [9] [10] [11] [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Hasina wins fifth term as Bangladesh PM after opposition boycotts vote". The Guardian . Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sheikh Hasina sworn in as prime minister of Bangladesh for fifth term". The Economic Times . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "Sheikh Hasina begins 5th term as prime minister as Bangladesh swears in new cabinet". bdnews24 . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Hasina sworn in as PM for fifth term". The Daily Star . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term". The Hindu . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Ali Asif Shawon. "Sheikh Hasina sworn in for historic 5th term". Dhaka Tribune . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Sheikh Hasina Takes Oath As Bangladesh PM For Fifth Term". NDTV . Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Hasina moved to secure location in India". Dhaka Tribune. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "The outcome of the election in Bangladesh and what lies ahead" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Bangladesh) .
  10. 1 2 "Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy". Aljazeera. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, wins a fifth term". The Economist. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "BNP salutes voters for 'boycotting' polls". The Daily Star. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Bangladesh counts votes in low-turnout election boycotted by opposition". Aljazeera. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  14. ↑ "The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation". The Daly Star. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  15. ↑ "Maiden session of 12th Jatiya Sangsad begins". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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