Dhaka: Newly elected chairman of Jessore district council Saifuzzaman Pikul has taken oath of office on Thursday.

Prime Minister Sheikh administered the oath at a simple ceremony at her office.

Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the oath‐taking ceremony.

Secretary of Local Government Division Abdul Malek conducted the function.

LGRD Minister Khandakar Mosharraf Hossain and State Minister for Public Administration Ismat Ara Sadiq and lawmakers of Jessore district were, among others, present.