Mirza Fakhrul spent years keeping his party afloat in opposition; he now assumes an office that may become more consequential

BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul and LDP’s Oli Ahmed vie for presidency

As Mirza Fakhrul faces the presidential vote, his hometown reflects on decades of shared memories

Here is what the law ministry said...

Parliament members cast their ballots this afternoon to elect the next president in a contest steeped in ceremony rather than suspense, with the outcome already assured.

Bangladesh is heading towards its 13th presidential election today, but the country’s history of choosing its head of state tells a story of shrinking political competition.

Nasir Uddin calls the vote a historic occasion and says the EC has carried out every necessary drill

Petitioner moves Appellate Division seeking stay on presidential election a day after HC rejected writ petition

Voting will take place at parliament from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Bench says election schedule was legally declared under Presidential Election Act

On August 20, for only the second time in our history, parliamentarians will have the opportunity to elect the president of the republic.

LDP chairman's papers signed by NCP and Jamaat lawmakers as proposer and seconder ahead of August 20 presidential election

Secretariat gathering was only an exchange of views, not a formal meeting, party says

Party delegation hands the nomination paper to CEC AMM Nasir Uddin, the returning officer

Jamaat says it wants to ensure competition in the race

Fakhrul steps down from his party posts following his nomination

BNP is set to announce party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its presidential candidate today after party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gave him green light

His possible move to Bangabhaban could trigger cabinet reshuffle and BNP leadership changes

BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is likely to be the party’s nominee for president and subsequently become the head of state, according to multiple party sources.

Nahid Islam says decision taken at alliance meeting in Dhaka