Shahabuddin Chuppu declared Bangladesh's next president

Mohammed Shahabuddin, former chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) declared as the president of Bangladesh today.

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal confirmed the news at the Election Commission that Shahabuddin, the ruling party nominee, was elected unopposed. 

Shahabuddin has been elected unopposed as the 22nd President of Bangladesh.

President Abdul Hamid's tenure will expire on April 24.