Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned due to health issues, ahead of his 2028 term end. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad confirmed the resignation, making him interim president. Shahabuddin, an Awami League nominee, oversaw a transition after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, with reports suggesting pressure from the new Tarique Rahman government.
Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, nearly two years before his term ended, amid reports of government discomfort over his perceived ties to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. His resignation comes as Hasina, ousted in August 2024, plans to return to Bangladesh in December.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, has resigned two years early from his five-year term, citing autonomic neuropathy and momentary loss of consciousness. The move comes amid opposition demands and leaves former PM Sheikh Hasina without a key ally ahead of her planned December return.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigned from his ceremonial post before his term ended in 2028, citing illness. His decision coincides with former Prime Minister Hasina's plan to return in December to surrender after a court conviction, with sources indicating government pressure due to Shahabuddin's ties to Hasina.
