Bangladesh schedules presidential election for August 20

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Bangladesh's presidential election will be held on August 20, announced the Election Commission on Thursday, following President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation on health grounds. Voting occurs August 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Parliament. Nomination papers are due August 13, scrutiny August 16, and withdrawal deadline August 18. The 350 lawmakers elect the president, though no vote occurs if a consensus candidate emerges. Shahabuddin, 76, a Hasina ally and Liberation War veteran, resigned citing health issues. His departure followed 2024 protests that ousted Hasina. The ruling BNP, holding a two-thirds majority, has yet to name a candidate.


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