BNP-nominated candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected Bangladesh’s 23rd president, according to the report published on August 21, 2026. He is scheduled to take the presidential oath on Friday evening. The article carries a congratulatory personal account by his son-in-law, Faham Abdus Salam, describing Alamgir’s character and political role.

Salam said he had known Alamgir closely for 22 years and portrayed him as highly responsible, useful in any situation and courteous. He said Alamgir viewed securing “Madam’s” release and restoring the country to democracy through an election as the work of his life. Salam also said Alamgir personally regarded the inability to secure her release as a failure.

The writer said many BNP young leaders call Alamgir Bangladesh’s secretary general, reflecting a view that he puts Bangladesh before the party. He described the new president as receiving genuine bipartisan support, including congratulations from Awami League supporters. Salam said Alamgir was not a confrontational politician, was not very wealthy and had no faction within BNP, while expressing concern that BNP would struggle to replace him.