Ruling BNP authorises PM Rahman to finalise nominee for Bangladesh's presidential elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has authorized Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to select the party's nominee for the upcoming presidential election. The move follows the resignation of the previous president, with the constitution requiring a successor to be elected within 90 days.
Why it matters
The selection of a new president is a critical step in stabilizing the political transition in Bangladesh following recent leadership changes.
The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has authorised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to select the party's candidate for the country's presidential elections, local media reported.
The decision was taken on Saturday (August 1, 2026) at BNP's National Standing Committee's meeting, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.
The meeting was headed by PM Rahman, who is also the BNP chairman.
"The Standing Committee has entrusted the Prime Minister and BNP Chairman to take the necessary decisions regarding the presidential election and select the party's nominee," state-owned Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) quoted BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as saying.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad took charge as the acting President after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on July 24.
According to Article 123(2) of the Constitution, an election to fill the vacant office of the President must be held within 90 days of the post becoming vacant, Dhaka Tribune reported.
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