, Aug. 11 -- Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni on Tuesday said members of parliament will not be able to vote in the presidential election, slated for August 20, against their party's decision as Article 70 of the Constitution remains unchanged.

"As Article 70 of the Constitution has not been amended, it will remain effective. No one will be able to vote beyond the party's decision. If anyone does so, their membership of Parliament will be cancelled," he said at a press briefing at the Media Centre of Parliament after the 2026 presidential election preparatory meeting held at the Cabinet Room of Parliament.

Acting Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal chaired the preparatory meeting. Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam and Whips Md G K G...