Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 3rd consecutive term

Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League-led alliance won 288 of the 298 seats in the December 30 election. President Abdul Hamid administered the oath of office to 71-year-old Hasina at the Bangabhaban. This is Hasina's fourth term in office overall. Hasina will lead a Cabinet of 24 ministers, 19 ministers of state and three state ministers. Hasina was first elected prime minister in 1996 and then again in 2008 and 2014.
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