Bangladesh, Feb. 6 -- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will administer the oath to newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) following the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) confirmed on Thursday, putting an end to ongoing discussions and uncertainties about the process.
Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud informed the media that, due to the current constitutional situation, the responsibility of administering the oath to the new MPs will fall to the CEC.
He explained that the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament are currently vacant, allowing the CEC to perform this duty in accordance with a special provision in the Constitution.
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