Colonel Oli Ahmed is the candidate of the 11-party alliance in the presidential election
Published: 03:36 9 August 2026
The name of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed has been announced as the candidate of the 11-party alliance in the country's 23rd presidential election. The decision was announced after a meeting of the alliance's top leaders on Sunday (August 9).
Earlier, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami decided to participate in the presidential election. The decision was made at a meeting of the party's central executive council in the capital's Moghbazar on Saturday evening. At that time, the names of Jamaat's Nayeb Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar and LDP Chairman Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed were under discussion as potential candidates.
Oli Ahmed finalized in the alliance meeting
After a meeting of the alliance's top leaders on Sunday, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman officially announced the name of Colonel Oli Ahmed.
It was reported that he has been nominated for the presidential contest by a unanimous decision of the alliance leaders.
Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, alliance coordinator Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad, NCP convener Nahid Islam and other leaders of various partner parties were present at the meeting.
Discussion on BNP candidate
There is discussion in political circles that the party's nominated candidate is more likely to be elected since BNP has a majority in the current National Assembly. The responsibility of nominating BNP's candidate for the presidency has been given to party chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The names of some senior leaders of the party have also been discussed as potential BNP candidates. However, the report said that the party has not yet announced the name of the final candidate.
Vote on August 20
According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission, the country's 23rd presidential election is scheduled to be held on August 20. The new president will be elected by the votes of members of the National Assembly.
On July 24, Md. After Shahabuddin resigned from the post of President, the process of electing a new President began.
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