In a sweeping electoral triumph, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has captured 209 seats in the 13th national parliament, handing it the reins of power. Tarique Rahman is confirmed as the incoming Prime Minister, but the race for the next President has ignited intense internal discussions within the party ranks.
Local media and online platforms are abuzz with potential candidates. Prothom Alo, quoting BNP insiders, highlights Standing Committee member Khondaker Mosarraf Hossain as the top choice among many.
Nazrul Islam Khan, another key Standing Committee figure, is also gaining traction. Broader reports from Ekhoon TV include Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Abdul Moyeen Khan as serious contenders for the ceremonial yet symbolic role.
Party sources lean heavily toward Hossain, per multiple accounts. The election victory, led by Chairman Tarique Rahman, sets the stage for MPs’ swearing-in on Tuesday, followed by cabinet inductions.
Internal huddles are tackling cabinet lineups, with several slots all but decided. Meanwhile, President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s tenure hangs in balance. Elected unanimously in 2023 by Awami League nomination, the 75-year-old leader signaled in a 2025 interview his plans to vacate the post once the new administration takes shape—well ahead of his 2028 term expiry.
BNP’s dominance ensures the presidential poll will be a formality under constitutional provisions for parliamentary voting. This phase of decision-making reflects the party’s strategic consolidation of power, promising a new era in Bangladeshi politics marked by nationalist priorities and leadership renewal.