Hattrick for Hasina; sworn in as PM for third term

Posted on Jan 12 2014 - 11:51pm by IBC News

Dhaka, Jan 12 Sheikh Hasina was today sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the third time along with her 48-member cabinet after the controversial polls that were marred by deadly clashes, a low turnout and a boycott by opposition parties.

President Abdul Hamid administered the oath – first to Hasina – at the Bangabhavan presidential palace here in a ceremony attended by government and top military officials, foreign envoys, politicians and civil society leaders.

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