Newly elected chairmen, members of 59 zilla parishads take oaths

Newly elected chairmen and members of 59 zilla parishads of the country were sworn in today.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administered the oath to the newly elected chairmen of the zilla parishads at a ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the city.

Besides, LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam administered the oath to the newly elected members of the zilla parishads.

The elections to 57 zilla parshads were held on October 17, while chairmen of Bhola and Chapainawanbganj districts were elected uncontested.