**Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Sworn In as Bangladesh’s 23rd President**
Dhaka – Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was inaugurated as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on Friday, becoming the nation’s head of state following a parliamentary vote that delivered a decisive majority in the country’s first contested presidential election in 35 years.
The oath of office was administered by Acting Speaker of Parliament Kaysar Kamal during an evening ceremony held at Bangabhaban, the official presidential residence. The ceremony marked the culmination of a parliamentary vote that took place the previous day, in which Alamgir secured a landslide victory.
Alamgir’s election follows a shift in Bangladesh’s presidential selection process, moving from a largely uncontested tradition to a competitive parliamentary vote. The event underscores a notable moment in the nation’s political history, reflecting heightened parliamentary engagement in the presidential selection.
No further remarks were released at the time of the inauguration.
Article and image source: newsnextbd.com
