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Bangladesh BNP candidate Mirza Alamgir elected president in first contested election since 1991
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Bangladesh's ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as the country's new President, defeating Liberal Democratic Party chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed in the first contested presidential election since 1991. Alamgir secured 255 votes against Ahmed's 88 votes in the parliamentary vote. He is scheduled to take the oath of office on August 21, 2026. The election marks a significant political milestone for Bangladesh, ending decades of uncontested presidential elections.
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Bangladesh’s ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as the country’s new President.
He defeated Liberal Democratic Party chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed in the first contested presidential election since 1991.
- Alamgir secured 255 votes
- Oli Ahmed received 88 votes
Alamgir will take oath as President on August 21.
Published - August 20, 2026 11:27 pm IST
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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh President in First Contested Poll Since 1991