Former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, has been elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh next president.

Chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal, talking to reporters, at the Election Commission announced that the AL nominated presidential candidate Mohammad Shahabuddin was elected unopposed.

The ruling Awami League yesterday submitted the papers nominating Shahabuddin, also a freedom fighter, a retired district judge and a member of AL Advisory Council.

Later in the day, he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and AL President Sheikh Hasina.

However, the 22nd Presidential election was scheduled to be held in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) complex On February 19. As there is one candidate for the presidency, the election is not required a meeting or voting in parliament. 

Incumbent President M Abdul Hamid assumed office on April 24, 2018. Accordingly, his five-year tenure will end on April 23, 2023.

BDST: 1235 HRS, FEB 13, 2023
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