Shirin Sharmin sworn in as Speaker
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administers oath of office to the newly appointed Speaker of the 12th Parliament Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Tuesday.
UNB :
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was sworn in as the Speaker of the 12th Parliament in its maiden session on Tuesday.
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was elected as Speaker in the first session of the 12th parliament when Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader proposed her name and Chief Whip Nur E Alam Chowdhury seconded the name.
Deputy Speaker Shamsul Huq Tuku said as there was only one name proposed for the post, Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was elected as unopposed.
Later, the session was adjourned for 20 minutes and the Speaker went to President’s chamber in Parliament for taking oath. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury with a bouquet.
