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.

The government must implement promised reforms, letting the new president become more than a figurehead.

Fakhrul is scheduled to be sworn in as president at Bangabhaban at 7:30pm

The ceremony lasts only minutes, but officials spend weeks managing invitations, protocol and seating for Bangladesh’s top dignitaries

Congratulations to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for being elected president of Bangladesh. We believe he will restore to the post much of the dignity that was eroded by the former one.

Bangladesh’s deeply fraught political landscape witnessed a rare moment of camaraderie in parliament yesterday as lawmakers from across the aisle gathered around president-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, offering handshakes and embraces.

Bangladesh yesterday saw its first contested presidential election since 1991, with the Jatiya Sangsad electing ruling party candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country’s next head of state.

Former chief adviser to the interim govt says the president-elect’s long political career and grassroots experience can help uphold the dignity of the country’s highest constitutional office

Fakhrul elected president with 255 votes

Friends and residents recall Fakhrul’s journey from local classrooms and politics to Bangabhaban

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

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