Distinguished guests likely to attend this colourful event include the acting president, the head of government, cabinet members, politicians, members of parliament, Supreme Court justices, senior civil and military officials, diplomats and invited guests.

Md. Sahabuddin resigned from the post of president on 24 July. Afterwards, Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed took over as acting president.

Voting to elect a new president will be held in the National Parliament tomorrow (Thursday).