# Bangladesh Parliament to Elect New President on August 20

*A meeting of parliament members has been scheduled for August 20 to elect the new President.*

August 11, 2026 · Politics

Bangladesh's parliament will convene on August 20 at 2:00 pm to elect the country's new President. This follows the issuance of a notice by Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin, who serves as the Election Officer for the Presidential Election-2026. The session will take place in the Parliament Chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in the capital, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

The meeting was authorized under Section 5(3) of the Presidential Election Act, 1991, and was called after consultation with the Speaker. A notification was signed by Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat, Akhtar Ahmed, on August 11. This election follows the notification issued by the Election Commission Secretariat on August 6, which set the stage for the parliamentary polling.

The election of a new President is a significant event in Bangladesh's political landscape, as the President plays a crucial role in the country's governance and stability. The upcoming election comes at a pivotal time, with the nation focusing on its leadership to navigate through various challenges and opportunities ahead.

## Sources

- BSS

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