Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Newly elected BNP lawmakers have begun arriving at the parliament complex ahead of their swearing-in ceremony.

Vehicles carrying the MPs started entering the complex from 9:00 am on Sunday. The oath ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 am, where Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin will administer the oath, bdnews24.com reports.

As per parliamentary convention, the majority party takes oath first. With the BNP securing an absolute majority in the Feb 12 election, its MPs are being sworn in ahead of other parties.

Security has been tightened in and around the parliament complex for the occasion. Officials were seen checking national identity cards of the elected representatives before allowing entry.

The ceremony ma...