Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. He took the oath at 7:30pm on Friday at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban, with Acting Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal administering the oath.

Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani conducted the swearing-in ceremony, which began with the national anthem and recitation from the Holy Quran. After taking the oath, the new President signed the oath book in accordance with tradition.

Following the signing, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir took his designated seat, formally assuming the office of President.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, ministers and state ministers, chiefs of the three services, members of parliament, judges, diplomats from various countries, senior state officials and invited guests from different walks of life attended the ceremony.