Prime Minister Congratulates New President on Taking Office

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended his best wishes to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir following his inauguration as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. Rahman expressed confidence that Alamgir will have a successful and dignified tenure, emphasizing the new president's commitment to upholding democracy, constitutional integrity, and the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.

In a Facebook post on Friday evening, Prime Minister Rahman wrote, "Mr Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has taken oath as the 23rd Honourable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, upholding democracy, constitutional dignity and the expectations of the people." He added, "I extend my sincere best wishes for his responsible, successful and dignified journey in the highest constitutional office of the state."

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Mr Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has taken oath as the 23rd Honourable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, upholding democracy, constitutional dignity and the expectations of the people.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as president at the Bangabhaban's Darbar Hall on Friday evening. The oath was administered by Speaker-in-charge Barrister Kayser Kamal. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, former chief advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus, Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman, cabinet members, political leaders, and diplomats.

Alamgir secured the presidency on Thursday with 255 votes, defeating Col (retd) Oli Ahmed, the candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance, who received 88 votes. This election is notable as it represents Bangladesh's first contested presidential race since 1991. Alamgir, a veteran leader of the BNP party, had served as its secretary general since 2016 and was a prominent figure during years of opposition politics. He resigned from his party post after the BNP nominated him for the presidency on August 13.

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I extend my sincere best wishes for his responsible, successful and dignified journey in the highest constitutional office of the state.