Bangladesh held its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir winning the parliamentary vote. The election was triggered by former President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation on health grounds, and Alamgir defeated opposition candidate Oli Ahmed by 255 votes to 88. While the presidency is largely ceremonial, the election marks a notable political milestone amid ongoing constitutional debates. Alamgir will be sworn in on August 21.
- Ruling party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir won the presidential election with 255 votes to 88 in parliament, the first contested poll since 1991.
- The election was triggered by former President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation on health grounds.
- Alamgir, 78, will be sworn in on August 21; the presidency remains largely ceremonial.