Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter will be Bangladesh's new President .

• He will replace President Mohammad Abdul Hamid.
• The Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal declared Mr. Chuppu, Awami League Advisory Council member and the party's nominee, the President-elect of Bangladesh unopposed after scrutinising his nomination papers submitted on Sunday.
• He became President by default as there was no rival candidate. He will be the 22nd President of Bangladesh.