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Coverage dated August 20, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s New President

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The presidential election has reopened debate over Article 70 of the Constitution, which can cost parliamentarians their seats if they vote against their party.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Bangladesh lawmakers set to elect Alamgir president (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    With the ruling party holding more than a two-thirds majority in parliament, the veteran BNP politician is expected to secure the largely ceremonial presidency.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Bangladesh lawmakers elect BNP's Alamgir as president (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The longtime opposition figure's party came to power after the 2024 revolution, which ousted the government of Sheikh Hasina.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Bangladesh elects veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Bangladesh's Parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president after the former president's resignation

  4. Al Jazeera

    Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.

  5. The Diplomat

    Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s New President (opens The Diplomat)

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    The presidential election has reopened debate over Article 70 of the Constitution, which can cost parliamentarians their seats if they vote against their party.

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