The fifth

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ceremony of

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took place on January 11, 2024, following her party's victory in the

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. The oath of office was administered by

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, marking the formation of the

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and the

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. Following a nationwide uprising, Hasina resigned from office and went on a self-imposed

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. On August 8, 2024,

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was sworn in as Chief Adviser.

Background

On 7 January 2024, the

Awami League The Awami League, officially known as Bangladesh Awami League, is a major List of political parties in Bangladesh, political party in Bangladesh. The oldest existing political party in the country, the party played the leading role in achievin ...

won the 2024 election. They defeated the opposition under

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of the Jatiya Party. Awami League won 216 Seats while the opposition only won 11 Seats. The election, however, was boycotted by all major political parties in

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. The election only had a voter turnout of 41%, a 38 decrease from the last election. The Awami league has been accused for forging the opposition. The

was formed. They held their first session on January 30.

Premiership

Later developments

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References

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Background

Premiership

Later developments

See also

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