# Bangladesh holds first contested presidential election in 35 years

https://mins.news/en/video/27183

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-20 10:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl70XaNoDNA

> Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years. Members of parliament are choosing between a ruling BNP candidate and a former army officer from the opposition, while young people say they are still waiting for political change to improve their lives.

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