Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman extended his sincere greetings and congratulations to BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after he was elected as the country’s 23rd president.

On Thursday (August 20), Dr. Shafiqur Rahman congratulated the newly elected president in a post on his Facebook account following the announcement of the election results.

In his congratulatory message, the Jamaat Ameer said, “Today, August 20, 2026, the election for the 23rd President of Bangladesh was held. I sincerely congratulate Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on being elected as the 23rd President.”

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman further said, “In the coming days, as the guardian of the state, I hope that he will utilize his utmost ability and wisdom to establish justice, uphold democracy, and protect the independence and sovereignty of the country.”

He also wished newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir good health and a long life.