Mohammed Shahabuddin, a retired judge and former commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission, was declared as president-elect of Bangladesh today.
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal told reporters at the Election Commission that Shahabuddin, the ruling party nominee, was elected unopposed.
The CEC said the commission will issue a notification in this regard today.
Incumbent President Abdul Hamid's tenure will expire on April 24.
According to Article 123 of the constitution, the presidential election must be held 60 to 90 days before the expiry of each five-year term.
As per the constitution, Abdul Hamid cannot become president again as he was elected for two terms.
