PM pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the new Cabinet led by her paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mausoleum here in Tungipara of Gopalganj, marking installation of her government for the record fifth time and fourth consecutive term.

The prime minister first paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at his grave in Tungipara at 11:50 am on Saturday (January 13).

A smartly turned out contingent drawn from the three services gave a state salute, while bugle played the last post on the occasion.

Flanked by the new cabinet colleagues, Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League (AL) President, placed another wreath at Bangabandhu’s grave.

Later, the premier, who was elected Member of Parliament from the Gopalganj-3 constituency, placed another wreath along with leaders of Kotalipara and Tungipara Awami League.
 
She, as well, joined a special munajat and offered fateha seeking eternal peace of Bangabandhu.

Bangabandhu’s younger daughter and Prime Minister’s younger sister Sheikh Rehana also came here in Tungipara with her.

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fifth time, the fourth in a row, heading a 37-member council of ministers, four days after the Awami League’s landslide victory in the 12th parliamentary election held on January 7, 2024 bagging 222 parliamentary seats out of 298.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office and oath of secrecy to Sheikh Hasina and her new ministers at Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 7.06pm on Thursday (January 11).

Her council of ministers included 25 ministers and 11 state ministers.