Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin has met acting speaker Kaysar Kamal and discussed the preparations for announcing the schedule for the presidential election.
According to the Constitution, the Election Commission coordinates with the Speaker before announcing the election schedule for the presidency.
Following former President Shahabuddin's resignation due to serious illness, Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will continue serving until a new president is elected, while Deputy Speaker Kaysar Kamal is carrying out the responsibilities of the Speaker.
The Constitution requires that the presidential election be held within 90 days of the office becoming vacant.