Bangladesh’s new cupboard to take oath on February 17

Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cupboard members are scheduled to be sworn in later the identical day, the the report stated, citing Election Fee secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The thirteenth parliamentary election came about on February 12, with polling performed in 299 of the nation’s 300 constituencies. The Bangladesh Nationalist Celebration (BNP) emerged dominant, securing 209 seats, whereas Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami received 68. The Nationwide Residents Celebration (NCP), a member of the 11-party alliance, captured six seats, and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, contesting underneath the identical coalition, received two.Earlier, in his first deal with to the nation put up victory in polls, BNP chief Tarique Rahman talked about “Bangladesh First” coverage on the subject of the overseas relations with its neighbours. “We’ve got cleared ourselves relating to the overseas coverage which is within the curiosity of Bangladesh, and the curiosity of the Bangladeshi folks comes first. By defending the curiosity of Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi folks, we’ll determine our overseas coverage,” he stated.He additionally stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to be invited for the swearing-in.His return to Bangladesh alerts a serious realignment in Dhaka’s political panorama. After spending 17 years in exile, the 60-year-old chief is ready to imagine the prime minister’s workplace following the BNP’s sweeping electoral victory.His ascent is more likely to reshape India-Bangladesh ties, which had strengthened throughout Sheikh Hasina’s rule however skilled friction after her removing. Rahman has indicated a sensible, measured stance towards New Delhi, underscoring the necessity for “mutual respect and understanding” in bilateral engagement.A number of core points are anticipated to outline the subsequent part of relations: border administration, allegations of unlawful migration and rebel exercise throughout frontiers; the sharing of transboundary river waters, notably the Teesta and Padma; the security of Hindus and different minorities amid latest incidents; and financial cooperation, together with prospects for expanded commerce and funding.