Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected President of Bangladesh FAST-MOVING

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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. The election, held at the Jatiya Sangsad, was the first contested presidential vote in the country in 35 years.

Alamgir secured 255 votes, defeating the opposition candidate, Colonel (Retd) Oli Ahmed, who represented an 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party. Ahmed received 88 votes. Out of 349 eligible Members of Parliament, 343 cast valid ballots under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin.

The election was triggered by the resignation of former President Mohammed Shahabuddin on July 24, who cited health reasons for stepping down. Alamgir, who previously served as the BNP Secretary General, is scheduled to be sworn in at Bangabhaban on Friday, August 21, 2026.

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AMM Nasir Uddin · Bangabhaban · Bangladesh Nationalist Party · Jatiya Sangsad · Joint Rivers Commission · Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir · Mohammed Shahabuddin · Oli Ahmed

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Election Commission declared the nomination papers of both candidates valid on August 16. www.aajtak.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.news18.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Voting for the presidency is scheduled to take place in the Jatiya Sangsad from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. www.aajtak.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir apologized to lawmakers for any past mistakes during a BNP parliamentary party meeting. www.aajtak.in · english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated he did not expect to become president and attributed his candidacy to party support. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.deccanchronicle.com
[● 9 SOURCES] Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on July 24, citing health reasons. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.news18.com · barbadosgazette.com · news24online.com · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Constitution requires a new president to be elected within 90 days of the office becoming vacant. www.aajtak.in · www.news18.com · www.socialnews.xyz · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[DISPUTED] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was declared the winner of the presidential election. desitalkchicago.com · thesentimes.com · www.latestly.com · www.socialnews.xyz · hindi.pardaphash.com · +1 more
[● 16 SOURCES] This marks the first competitive presidential election in Bangladesh in 35 years. hindi.news18.com · www.tv9hindi.com · www.aajtak.in · desitalkchicago.com · barbadosgazette.com · +10 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to be sworn in as President on August 21, 2026. www.tv9hindi.com · www.aajtak.in · news24online.com · www.news18.com
[DISPUTED] Out of 349 MPs, 343 ballots were used and all were deemed valid. hindi.pardaphash.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 5 SOURCES] The opposition candidate, Colonel (Retd) Oli Ahmed, received 88 votes. hindi.pardaphash.com · www.tv9hindi.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[DISPUTED] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir won the presidential election with 255 votes. hindi.pardaphash.com · hindi.news18.com · www.tv9hindi.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.latestly.com · +1 more