Bangladesh's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Tipped to Become New President

Bangladesh’s Alamgir tipped to become new president

The vote follows the resignation in July of Mohammed Shahabuddin, a close ally of the ousted Sheikh Hasina who had faced pressure to quit.

Bangladesh's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir tipped to become new president

Bangladesh's parliament will elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the nation's new president. He is expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post easily. This follows the resignation of the previous president due to ill health. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains in hiding in India. Rights groups had long accused Hasina's administration of abuses.

Bangladesh to hold presidential election on Thursday

Bangladesh will conduct its presidential election on August 20, 2026, featuring candidates from the ruling and opposition parties.

Bangladesh set for first voted presidential poll in 35 years

Bangladesh lawmakers will elect the next president on Thursday in Parliament. The result is expected to favour BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and could reshape the office's role under the caretaker system.

Bangladesh’s presidential election to held on Aug 20, scheduled to take oath on Friday

Voting in Bangladesh’s presidential election will be held on Thursday afternoon, with the country’s newly elected president scheduled to take oath at Bangabhaban on Friday evening, Jatiya Sangsad Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam Moni said on Wednesday. Voting will commence at 2pm local time and continue until 5pm in the Jatiya Sangsad chamber, he said at a press conference following a meeting of the BNP Parliamentary Party. The Election Commission and …