Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the longest‑serving second‑in‑command of the BNP, was sworn in as Bangladesh’s new president yesterday, marking the crowning achievement of a five‑decade political career.

Veteran BNP leader takes oath at Bangabhaban after winning the country’s first contested presidential election since 1991

Unlike the prime minister and cabinet members, the president completes the constitutional oath without a separate secrecy pledge

Opposition leader wishes the president-elect success after his 255-88 victory over Jamaat-led alliance candidate Oli Ahmed

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

Oath-taking ceremony will be held at Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban at around 7:30pm

Candidates must be at least 35, secure the support of two MPs and submit nomination papers by August 13

Parliament unanimously passes two bills increasing the remuneration and privileges of the president and the prime minister.

Three separate bills are placed in the parliament in an amended form to double salaries and other allowances of the president, prime minister and cabinet members.