Event Brief
Bangladesh holds presidential election after 35 years
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: Bangladesh is holding a presidential election that is described as the first contested vote in 35 years. BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is running against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, the nominee of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
WHO: BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir; Oli Ahmed (Jamaat-led 11-party alliance nominee)
WHAT: Bangladesh holds a presidential election with multiple candidates.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 2:38 AM ET
WHERE: Bangladesh
WHY: The election is being held as a scheduled presidential vote.
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