Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain confirmed that preparations were underway to hold the oath-taking ceremony at 7 pm on Thursday.

"As you know, the election took place on Jan 7," he told the media in response to a question on Tuesday.

"The honourable members of parliament will be sworn in following the election. We are preparing accordingly. We are preparing to hold the oath taking ceremony late in the afternoon of Thursday, Jan 11. Traditionally, the swearing-in ceremony is held at the Bangabhaban. We are preparing to hold the oath taking ceremony at 7 pm."

Asked what sorts of preparations were being made, he said, "The Bangabhaban needs to make some preparations for the oath-taking event, we have some work too. Tha...