The Cabinet Division has formed six committees to ensure the smooth and successful organization of the swearing-in ceremony of the new president. An office order in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday (August 9).

According to the order, the Bangladesh Election Commission announced the schedule for the presidential election on August 6. Following the election and subject to approval from the prime minister, the president’s swearing-in ceremony will be held at a designated date, time and venue. The committees have been formed to conduct the ceremony with due dignity and efficiency.

The committees include a Coordination Committee led by Cabinet Division Secretary (Coordination and Reform) Farah Shammi; a Documentation and Record Preservation Committee and a Guest List Preparation and Invitation Card Printing Committee led by Additional Secretary of the Administration and Rules Wing Md. Shamim Sohel; an Invitation Card Distribution and Receipt Verification Committee led by Additional Secretary of the Coordination Wing Mohammad Khaled Hasan; a Seating Management Committee led by Additional Secretary of the Committee and Economic Wing Md. Humayun Kabir; and a Reception Committee led by Additional Secretary of the Law Wing Yasmin Begum.

The committees may include additional officers and employees as necessary. They have been instructed to convene meetings promptly after receiving the office order and prepare their respective action plans.

The conveners of the subcommittees will regularly brief the Cabinet Division Secretary (Coordination and Reform) on their activities and seek necessary instructions, according to the order.

As per the election schedule announced by the Election Commission, voting in the presidential election is scheduled to take place on August 20.