Bangladesh presidential vote: Country holds first contested election in 35 years

Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years. Members of parliament will choose between a candidate of the ruling BNP and a former army officer from the opposition. The vote comes at a time when young people say they're still waiting for political change to improve their lives.

Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka.

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