Nobokontho24, barishal:: Regarding the Presidential election, Chief Election Commission (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal met with the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at noon on Tuesday (January 24).

According to the Constitution, the President can hold office for five years from the date of assumption of office. The current President M Abdul Hamid assumed office on April 24, 2018. As per that, his five-year tenure will end on April 23.

Meanwhile, if the position becomes vacant due to the expiry of the term of the President, there is a provision to conduct the election within 60-90 days before the expiry of the term.

In light of these provisions of the Constitution, the next Presidental election counting will begin on January 24 and the voting should be completed by February 23.