Bangladesh's presidential election is set for August 20, following President Shahabuddin's resignation due to health issues.

Bangladesh's presidential election is set for August 20, following President Shahabuddin's resignation due to health issues.

Bangladesh's Election Commission has set August 20 for the presidential election after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned. The vote will keep the constitutional transition on track as parliament selects a successor.

In line with the Constitution, the parliament members elect the president, but the Election Commission conducts the procedure to elect the head of state.

In line with the Constitution, the parliament members elect the president, but the Election Commission conducts the procedure to elect the head of state.

Bangladesh will elect a new president on August 20 after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on health grounds. The vote triggers a constitutional transition while the acting president oversees the post temporarily.