# Two Candidates Submit Nomination Papers for Bangladesh Presidential Election

*Two candidates have submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election, with the validity to be announced after scrutiny.*

August 13, 2026 · Politics

## At a glance

- Two candidates submitted nomination papers for the presidential election.
- Validity announcement will be made after scrutiny on August 16.
- BNP and LDP submitted nomination papers on behalf of their respective candidates.

On August 13, 2026, the Election Commission revealed that two candidates have submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election. The validity of these submissions will be announced following a scrutiny process on August 16.

## Candidates and Submission Details

The nomination paper for BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was submitted on behalf of the BNP to Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin. Meanwhile, the nomination paper on behalf of Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed was submitted by the 11-party alliance.

## Scrutiny Process and Timeline

EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed that the deadline for submitting nomination papers was 4 pm on August 13. He stated, 'From 10 am on August 16, we will scrutinize whether these nomination papers are in order. An official from the National Parliament Secretariat will assist us in verifying their signatures.'

Akhtar Ahmed assured the public that the commission will inform the validity of the nomination papers after the scrutiny process.

## Why This Matters for Bangladesh

The upcoming presidential election is a crucial event for Bangladesh, as it will determine the leadership that will guide the nation in the next term. The scrutiny of nomination papers is a critical step to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/politics/presidential-election-nomination-submissions