Bangabhaban readied for oath-taking of interim government

Bangabhaban has been readied to hold the oath-taking ceremony of the new interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday evening. 

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will sworn-in advisers of the new government.
It is learnt that some 400 guests are likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony. They include politicians, academics, diplomats, senior civil and military officials.

President's press secretary Zainal Abedin told media that the oath taking ceremony will be held at 8:30pm. President Mohammed Shahabuddin will sworn-in advisers of the new government.

It could not be learnt about the size of the interim government. However, it is likely to be a government of 11 to 15 advisers.

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