Jahangirnagar University Professor Dr Shamima Sultana has taken oath as a new member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC).
Chief Justice administered the oath to her at the Judges' Lounge of the Supreme Court on Sunday (November 1).
Supreme Court Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddiqui conducted the oath-taking ceremony.
Earlier, the government issued a notification on October 25 appointing Professor Shamima Sultana as a PSC member.
According to the notification, she will have to relinquish any other profession or business and existing employment with government, semi-government and private institutions or organisations to assume the responsibilities of the post.
Under Article 139(1) of the Constitution, she will hold the position for five years from the date of assuming office or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.
-AH