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 parliament is set to elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new president on Thursday. The 78-year-old is expected to secure a landslide victory in the largely ceremonial position. Alamgir, who serves as the secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a local government minister, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to become president, attributing it to the party's infinite grace and Allah's support.
Despite his recent resignation as president in July due to ill health, Alamgir remains committed to serving the people. The vote comes after the ruling BNP secured a significant win in February's elections following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024. The president-elect faces one rival candidate, Oli Ahmed, nominated by an opposition 11-party alliance. Voting is scheduled to commence at 2pm.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Bangladesh lawmakers set to elect Alamgir president dw.com
- Bangladesh’s Alamgir tipped to become new president freemalaysiatoday.com
