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His statement came after
BNP’s Standing Committee Member and former Law Minister Moudud Ahmed said on
Saturday that there should be a ‘neutral’ and ‘acceptable’
President.
“You can place your proposals in the House,” Suranjit said at a discussion at the National Press Club.
“You can place your proposals in the House,” Suranjit said at a discussion at the National Press Club.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
will again nominate a just candidate. Keep faith in her,” he said, referring to
the nomination of Zillur Rahman in 2008 and Justice Shahbuddin Ahmed in
1996.
Suranjit said any Bangladeshi citizen over 35 years of age is eligible for the post of President, but it needs nomination and support of specific members in Parliament.
He said he preferred a candidate for the figurehead post from among politicians.
On Saturday morning, Moudud Ahmed stressed the importance of the new President.
“Role of new President in the upcoming national election is very important,” he said.
Suranjit said any Bangladeshi citizen over 35 years of age is eligible for the post of President, but it needs nomination and support of specific members in Parliament.
He said he preferred a candidate for the figurehead post from among politicians.
On Saturday morning, Moudud Ahmed stressed the importance of the new President.
“Role of new President in the upcoming national election is very important,” he said.
Zillur Rahman
died on Wednesday in Singapore at the age of 84. According to constitution a new
Presidential election must take place within Jun 19.
Since Awami League has the three-fourth majority in Parliament, it is highly unlikely that a President outside of its choice will be elected.
Since Awami League has the three-fourth majority in Parliament, it is highly unlikely that a President outside of its choice will be elected.
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