Will Bangladesh get a new face as president or a veteran political leader begin a new chapter? All speculations are expected to end on Wednesday. Meanwhile, name of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emerged prominently in media and party circles.
Several names had previously been discussed as potential presidential candidates.
If everything goes as planned, BNP could make an official announcement on Wednesday.
However, this presidential election will not be merely a formality.
With the opposition fielding a candidate, the special session of parliament is set to witness a contested presidential election for the first time in nearly 35 years.
According to the election schedule, candidates must submit their nomination papers by August 13, while August 18 is the deadline for withdrawing nominations.
Voting will take place on August 20.