Mirza Fakhrul takes oath as 23rd President of Bangladesh

Veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the BNP’s longest-serving second-in-command, was sworn today as Bangladesh’s new president at Bangabhaban, capping a five-decade political journey.Jatiya Sangsad Acting Speaker Kayser Kamal administered the oath at about 7:35pm at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, the official office-cum-residence of the head of state.Outgoing acting president Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, former chief adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus, Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman, cabinet members, leaders of different political parties and several hundred distinguished guests, including ambassadors and high commissioners, attended the state ceremony.Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani conducted t