Dhaka Bureau: For the first time in the country, there are surprises in posts like President, Prime Minister, and Speaker. Women will serve together in three important positions in the state. Besides, there are two women in the positions of Deputy Leader of the House and Leader of the Opposition. This is the surprise of a feminine state. Sources told multiple government-related media outlets that the ruling Awami League is going to finalize the name of a woman for the post of president. Then Bangladesh will get the country’s first female president. The speaker is in the discussion. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury At the same time, if the post of speaker is vacant, The discussion of who can replace Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has also started.
Sources close to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the government’s top choice for the position of Speaker of the Parliament so far is Awami League’s Joint General Secretary and Education Minister Dr. Deepu Moni. However, reliable government sources are claiming that the nominations for the posts of president and speaker may be announced simultaneously. However, the issue of candidate nomination for this post is completely dependent on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ultimately, unless he changes his mind, the two women will be the next president and speaker.
On April 23, President Md. Abdul Hamid’s term will come to an end. As there is no constitutional opportunity to serve more than two terms as president, a new president must be elected in his place. The process of selection has also started. The Election Commission (EC) has already announced the schedule for the presidential election. As per the schedule, interested candidates can submit their nomination papers on February 12. And the country’s 22nd presidential election (voting) will be held on February 19.
