The BNP has also announced Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s resignation from all party posts. His nomination has triggered discussions over who will succeed him as BNP secretary general and who will take charge of his ministry.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a May Day rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of BNP’s central office in the capital’s Naya Paltan on 1 May 2026. Photo: Courtesy/File
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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at a May Day rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal in front of BNP’s central office in the capital’s Naya Paltan on 1 May 2026. Photo: Courtesy/File
The BNP has selected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the party’s candidate for the country’s presidential election.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement this afternoon (13 August) following a meeting between Prime Minister and party chief Tarique Rahman and senior party leaders at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon.
Rizvi also announced Fakhrul’s resignation from all party posts, including secretary general.
A BNP delegation is expected to submit his nomination papers to the Election Commission in line with the election schedule.
Fakhrul, elected from the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, currently serves as the minister for local government, rural development and cooperatives.
His nomination has also triggered discussions within the party over who will succeed him as BNP secretary general and who will take charge of his ministry.
On 24 July, the country’s 22nd president, Mohammed Shahabuddin, resigned citing health reasons.
The Election Commission announced the election schedule on 6 August, setting 20 August as the polling date.
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has already finalised LDP Chairman Col (retd) Oli Ahmad as its presidential candidate.
According to the Election Commission schedule, nomination papers can be submitted from 10am to 4pm today. The papers will be scrutinised on 16 August, while the deadline for withdrawal is 4pm on 18 August.
If more than one candidate remains in the race, voting will be held in parliament from 2pm to 5pm on 20 August, where members of parliament will cast their votes.
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