BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.

Bangladesh will conduct its presidential election on August 20, 2026, featuring candidates from the ruling and opposition parties.

Bangladesh's parliament will elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the nation's new president. He is expected to win the largely ceremonial five-year post easily. This follows…