Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, was elected unopposed as Bangladesh's 22nd President.

* According to the country's Chief Election Commission, 74-year-old Chuppu will replace President Mohammad Abdul Hamid.

* The development came after the Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal scrutinised nomination papers and declared Chuppu, a member of the Awami League Advisory Council and the party's nominee, the President-elect of Bangladesh, unopposed.

* A gazette was issued on Monday (13th Feb 2023) on the appointment of the new Bangladesh President by the Chief Election Commissioner.

* The tenure of incumbent Hamid, the longest-serving president of Bangladesh, will end on April 23, and according to the Constitution, he cannot hold a third term.

* Senior Awami League leader and seven-time lawmaker Hamid was elected Bangladesh president in the last two elections.

* He was sworn in for his second term on April 24, 2018...

Source : India Today