Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's President, marking the first contested election for the post in 35 years.

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…