TDS Desk:

The oath-taking of the newly elected members of parliament (MPs) and the cabinet members of the new government is likely to take place on 16 or 17 February, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today (14 February).

“Process is underway to organise the oath-taking ceremony soon. I hope it will take place by February 16 and 17,” he told journalists at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka this noon.

Responding to another question, he said the name of the person who will administer the oath will be disclosed later.

The announcement comes amid preparations for the formation of the new government following the 12 February election, with administrative processes now moving toward finalisation of the swearing-in ceremony.