At Bangabhaban, the official residence of the President, an exquisite array of international and local dishes is set to grace the tables at the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet ministers, scheduled for this evening.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the incoming cabinet members, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's governance.
Joyal Abedin, press secretary to the President, provided an insight into the evening's menu. "Our focus has been on showcasing a blend of our rich national cuisine along with selected international flavors. We're particularly excited about the national dishes featuring local meats and vegetables," Abedin shared. This emphasis on national cuisine highlights a connection to the country's culinary roots, reports UNB.
The menu's highlights include traditional mutton seekh kebab and chicken shashlik, alongside an exotic Vietnamese fish finger, showcasing the global palate. Vegetarian options are equally sumptuous, with dishes such as sautéed mushrooms, paneer samosa, and a hearty vegetable pie.
For those with a sweet tooth, the evening promises delights like patishapta pitha and baklava. "The inclusion of these desserts adds a sweet note to this significant occasion," Abedin noted.
Moreover, a colorful assortment of fruits like oranges, apples, and grapes will be available, adding a fresh and healthy touch to the feast.
The ceremony will culminate under Bangabhaban's verdant canopy, where the attendees, a select group of 36 individuals poised to take their oath in the new cabinet, will engage in informal conversations over tea and coffee. This gathering aims to foster a sense of camaraderie and informal dialogue among the new ministers.
Those who have been selected for ministers in the new cabinet are: AKM Mozammel Huq (Gazipur-1), Obaidul Quader (Noakhali-5), Nurul Mazid Mahmud Humayun (Narsingdi-4), Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal (Dhaka-12), Dr Dipu Moni (Chandpur-3), Md Tajul Islam (Cumilla-9), Muhammad Faruque Khan (Gopalganj-1), Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali (Dinajpur-4), Anisul Huq (Brahmanbaria-4), Mohammad hasan Mahmud (Chattogram-7), Md Abdus Shahid (Moulvibazar-4), Sadhan Chandra Mazumder (Naogaon-1), RAM Ubaidul Muktadir Chowdhury (Brahmanbaria-3), Md Abdur Rahman (Faridpur-1), Narayan Chandra Chanda (Khulna-5), Abdus Salam (Mymensingh-9), Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (Chattogram-9), Farhad Hossain (Meherpur-1), Md Faridul Huq Khan (Jamalpur-2), Md Zillul Hakim (Rajbari-2), Saber Hossain Chowdhury (Dhaka-9), Jahangir Kabir Nanak (Dhaka-13), Nazmul Hasan (Kishoreganj-3), and two under technocrat quota: Yafesh Osman and Dr Samanta Lal Sen.
Those have been invited to take oath as state ministers are: Begum Simin Hossain Rimi (Gazipur-4), Nasrul Hamid (Dhaka-3), Junayed Ahmed Palak (Natore-3), Mohammad Ali Arafat (Dhaka-17), Md Mohibbur Rahman (Patuakhali-4), Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury (Dinajpur-2), Zahid Faruque (Barishal-5), Kujendra Lal Tripura (Khagrachhari), Begum Rumana Ali (Gazipur-3), Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury (Sylhet-2) and Ahsanul Islam Tito (Tangail-6).
