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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.

20 Aug 2026 7:54 am