Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others greeting President Md Abdul Hamid after he took oath for the second consecutive term at Bangabhaban in the capital on Tuesday evening — Focus Bangla President Abdul Hamid took oath on Tuesday as the head of state for the second consecutive term at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in the evening, reports BSS.
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered his oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, among other dignitaries, at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban. The ceremony saw Abdul Hamid signing the oath of office on the Darbar Hall's dais after he was sworn in while the cabinet secretary conducted the function.
A veteran politician and parliamentarian, Hamid appeared as the country's 21st President, 77 days after the Election Commission declared him elected to the presidency unopposed for the highest office. He was elected to parliament for seven times since the 1971 independence. Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, parliamentary opposition leader Raushan Ershad, cabinet members and premier's advisers, among others, witnessed the ceremony.
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