Bangladesh witnesses its first contested presidential election in 35 years, featuring BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir against opposition alliance nominee Oli Ahmad.
Bangladesh's last contested presidential election was in 1991
Aug 20, 2026
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What's the storyBangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years.
The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, will face former army officer Oli Ahmad of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led opposition alliance.
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