If the need arises for inclusion of ally members in cabinet, we may consider it in future." Awami League presidium member and 14-party alliance spokesperson Mohammad Nasim said that the AL allies have nothing to worry about. Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, along with 46 members of her new cabinet took oath on Monday that includes ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers – all drawn from AL. The ruling party led first cabinet in 1996 included two ally members, four members in 2008, and six in 2014. Water Resources minister in the immediate past cabinet Jatiya Party (JP) chairman Anwar Hossain Manju said formation of cabinet is the prime minister’s prerogative.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 08, 2019 18:33 UTC