Bangladesh picks a 'Mirza' for its president post
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President on Thursday, securing 255 votes against Oli Ahmed's 88. This election marked the first contested presidential poll since 1991, following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin. Alamgir will take the oath of office on Friday evening at Bangabhaban, Dhaka, marking a significant political shift in the country.