The President of Bangladesh is the Head of State of Bangladesh, who takes precedence over all individuals of Bangladesh and appoints the legislative, executive and the judiciary. Since 1991, Bangladesh moved to a parliamentary democracy, and thus the President is now a largely ceremonial post elected by the parliament. Since 1996, the President's role becomes more important after the term of the government has finished, when his executive authority is enhanced as laid down in the constitution of the country. The President resides at the Bangabhaban Palace which is his office and residence. The President is elected to office by the 300 parliamentarians in an open ballot, and he will continue to hold office even after his five-year tenure expires, until a successor is elected.
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