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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected President of Bangladesh
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected President of Bangladesh

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected President of Bangladesh

After 35 years, Bangladesh has elected its 23rd President through a contested vote among Members of Parliament, with BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir securing the presidency. Of the 343 valid votes cast, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir received 255 votes, while Colonel (Retd) Oli Ahmed received 88 votes.

Case sought against Yunus, Asif Nazrul, 25 others over Dhanmondi 32 attack
Case sought against Yunus, Asif Nazrul, 25 others over Dhanmondi 32 attack

Case sought against Yunus, Asif Nazrul, 25 others over Dhanmondi 32 attack

A petition has been filed in a Dhaka court seeking a case against former interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, former Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and 25 others over the alleged attack, vandalism and arson at the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32.

Mirza Fakhrul breaks down in tears during farewell speech
Mirza Fakhrul breaks down in tears during farewell speech

Mirza Fakhrul breaks down in tears during farewell speech

Outgoing BNP secretary general and presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir broke down in tears while delivering his farewell speech at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group in the National Parliament Building on Wednesday. Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman also appeared emotional during the gathering.

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