Meet Mirza Islam Alamgir and Colonel Oli Ahmed, nominees for Bangladesh presidential election
Bangladesh's presidential election commenced, marking the first contested race in 35 years. Lawmakers are voting for the 23rd president, with BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and LDP's Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed as candidates. Results are expected shortly after vote counting concludes.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed are the nominees vying for Bangladesh's 23rd presidency in the country's first contested presidential election in 35 years. The election, held on Thursday, saw lawmakers from the Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) cast their votes, with the results yet to be announced.
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