Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina's planned return: Report

Bangladesh President, Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns over health concerns

Bangladesh President, Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from office, citing deteriorating health that he said has left him unable to continue carrying out his constitutional responsibilities. The 76-year-old confirmed his decision during a telephone interview following reports that he intended to step down before the expiration of his tenure in 2028. In a resignation letter addressed […] Bangladesh President, Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns over he…

Why Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigned nearly two years before his term ended

Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad will assume responsibilities of acting president in accordance with the Constitution until a new president is elected and sworn in.

Sheikh Hasina ally resigns as Bangladesh’s president

DHAKKA - Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, as concerns grow that his former ally, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will return to the country.

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns, Speaker Ahmed to serve as acting president

Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will serve as Acting President for 90 days in accordance with the Constitution, and a new President must be elected within that timeframe.

Who Is Mohammed Shahabuddin? Bangladesh President Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Mohammed Shahabuddin cited health issues, but the resignation lands months before ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned return from exile to face a death sentence.