Bangladesh
President-PM Prime Minister meets with President
Dhaka, February 2: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a courtesy call on President Md. Abdul Hamid.
The Prime Minister met with the President at his office at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Wednesday. The President and the Prime Minister exchanged pleasantries in the meeting. At this time, various issues came up in the discussion.
Meanwhile, the country's 22nd presidential election will be held on February 19. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the election schedule at the Agargaon Election Building on January 25.
He said that the nomination papers can be submitted to the CEC office till 4 pm on February 12. Nominations will be collected from 13 February 10 am till the time it takes. Withdrawal till February 14 at 4 pm. Polling will be held at Sangsad Bhavan on February 19 from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The second term of President Md. Abdul Hamid is coming to an end on April 24. He has been the president for two consecutive terms. According to the country's constitution, he no longer has the chance to be elected president. That's why someone new will be seen in his place. According to the constitutional obligation, the election of a new president must be completed between 90 and 60 days before the current president's term expires.
As per the rules, one does not have to be a Member of Parliament to be a candidate for the post of President. Nominations are made by political parties and the President is elected by the votes of members of Parliament. Article 48(1) of the Constitution states, "There shall be a President of Bangladesh, who shall be elected by the Members of Parliament according to law".
Since Awami League is the majority political party in the National Parliament, it is assumed that they will nominate candidates for this position and that candidate will be elected. After all formalities, Awami League nominated candidate will be the 22nd President of the country.
