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BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir wins Bangladesh presidential election with 255 votes

Alamgir secured 255 votes in Thursday's presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad, Bangladesh's Parliament. His rival, Oli Ahmed, the candidate backed by an 11-party opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), received 88 votes. The voting took place between 2 pm and 5 pm…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Bangladesh's ruling BNP nominates party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul as presidential candidate

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated as the presidential candidate by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The election follows the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds last month. Alamgir resigned from his party posts after his nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad is also contesting…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

BNP nominates stalwart Mirza Fakhrul for Bangladesh presidential poll

Bangladesh’s ruling Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its candidate for the country’s presidency, putting the 78-year-old veteran politician in a strong position to become the next head of state.

The Times of India · Aug 13

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from his position two years early. He cited various health complications as the primary reason for his unexpected departure. His resignation letter was submitted to the parliamentary Speaker for official processing. Shahabuddin, a Liberation War veteran, had begun his five-year term in April 2023.…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Bangladesh president, backed by ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, to resign on Friday, say sources

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will resign from his post this Friday. This development follows Sheikh Hasina's announcement of her return from exile. Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for ordering a student uprising crackdown. Public pressure mounts on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government to remove Hasina's allies. Parliament speaker…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

India to expand visa service in Bangladesh after a massive surge in demand

India is significantly expanding its visa operations in Bangladesh following a massive surge in demand after the resumption of tourist visas. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka expressed encouragement from the overwhelming response and commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties. This move is widely welcomed by Bangladeshis, who see it as…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumption

India's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significant step following his assumption of office and conferment of Union minister status. Trivedi presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the commencement of his diplomatic tenure.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Bangladesh President on Yunus era: Don't know if anyone could endure the storm I survived

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of plotting to overthrow him and destabilize the country. Shahabuddin alleged a secretive Bangladesh-US trade agreement and credited the military and BNP leadership for his presidency during Yunus's tenure. Separately, a Yunus-appointed prosecutor was replaced amid ongoing legal…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Did Yunus try to 'destabilise' Dhaka? Bangladesh president alleges ‘conspiracy' to remove him

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin accused former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of constitutional breaches and attempts to destabilize the country and presidency. Shahabuddin stated Yunus failed to brief him on foreign visits and alleged a conspiracy to unconstitutionally replace him. The president also described his office being deliberately isolated and handicapped…

The Times of India · Feb 23

Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, hands over PM Modi’s letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He conveyed a personal congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, took oath after a period of political uncertainty. This marks a new chapter for Bangladesh…

The Times of India · Feb 17