Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as president

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir officially assumed the presidency in a formal ceremony held at Bangabhaban's Darbar Hall. The event, which began with an expectant atmosphere filled with cabinet members, officials, and guests, marked a significant transition of power.

The ceremony commenced with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, entering the hall. Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani then conducted the proceedings, paying tribute to martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the 2024 July Uprising, alongside former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

The pivotal moment arrived when President-elect Alamgir, accompanied by Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad and Acting Speaker Kayser Kamal, took their places on the dais. After the national anthem, Ghani sought permission to begin the formal proceedings. Alamgir then repeated the presidential oath administered by Kayser Kamal, a solemn moment that quieted the hall.

Following the oath, Alamgir signed the oath book, formally completing the constitutional act. He then moved to occupy the presidential seat, while Hafiz Uddin Ahmad resumed his duties as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad. The ceremony also saw the swearing-in of four new ministers and two state ministers, underscoring a reshuffling of the government's executive branch.