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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh President
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a veteran leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony took place at Bangabhaban, the official presidential residence in Dhaka, where Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal administered the oath of office.
Alamgir secured his position through a parliamentary vote, receiving 255 votes and defeating opposition candidate Oli Ahmed, who received 88 votes. This marks the first contested presidential election in Bangladesh in over 35 years, breaking a long-standing tradition of uncontested appointments.
The presidency follows the resignation of former President Mohammed Shahabuddin, who stepped down due to health reasons. Following his inauguration, Alamgir expanded the cabinet by administering oaths to five new members, bringing the total cabinet strength to 55.
International leaders, including Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, have extended congratulations. President Zardari also invited Alamgir to visit Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties.
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Asif Ali Zardari · Bangabhaban · Bangladesh · Bangladesh Nationalist Party · Droupadi Murmu · Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir · Nigeria · Oli Ahmed · Tarique Rahman
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- [● 9 SOURCES] This was the first contested presidential election in Bangladesh in over 35 years. munsifdaily.com · www.tori.ng · berita.rtm.gov.my · bhaskarlive.in · www.news9live.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nigeria congratulated Bangladesh on the election, calling it a moment of democratic progress. www.tori.ng
- [DISPUTED] Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. munsifdaily.com · www.latestly.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · bhaskarlive.in · bnanews24.com · +6 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The oath of office was administered by Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal. munsifdaily.com · www.latestly.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · bhaskarlive.in · bnanews24.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Alamgir won the election with 255 votes, defeating Oli Ahmed who received 88 votes. munsifdaily.com · www.latestly.com · www.tori.ng · berita.rtm.gov.my · bhaskarlive.in · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alamgir administered the oath to five new Cabinet members following his inauguration. www.news9live.com · www.orissapost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Indian President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Alamgir and invited him to visit Pakistan. en.prothomalo.com