Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge, is set to become Bangladesh's next president after the ruling Awami League, which holds an absolute majority in Parliament, nominated him for the top post.

Chuppu, 74, will replace President Mohammad Abdul Hamid, whose tenure ends on April 24. "The Election Commission (EC) has received his (Chuppu's) nomination paper submitted by Bangladesh Awami League," a spokesman of the independent statutory body said. He said the EC would now accomplish the procedural formalities for his election by Members of Parliament.