President-resigns

Outgoing President Md. Shahabuddin was elected during the rule of a mafia government, but he expressed support and respect for the current government elected by the people’s vote, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed believes. The Speaker made the remarks at an emergency press conference on Shahabuddin’s resignation on Friday afternoon. Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said, “Under Article 50, Clause 3 of the Constitution, President Md. Shahabuddin submitted his signed resignation letter to me today (Friday) at 5...

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has assumed the duties of the President after accepting the resignation letter of Md. Shahabuddin. The Speaker announced the development at a press conference at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 5 pm Friday. He said, “The President has resigned citing illness. I have accepted his resignation letter.” Under the Constitution, as the office of the President has become vacant, the Speaker will perform the duties of the President until a new President assumes office. Ac...

President Md. Shahabuddin has finally resigned. When asked about the matter, he told the media on Friday afternoon, “It is already common knowledge. What is the point of hearing it from me? I am sick, so it is done.” Asked whether he had signed the resignation letter, he said, “I have already said it. You can understand.” Meanwhile, a press briefing has been scheduled at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 5 p.m. regarding the acceptance of the president’s resignation letter. A senior official...

President Mohammed  Shahabuddin may resign as early as Friday. A reliable source at Bangabhaban, the President’s official residence, told Agamir Somoy on Thursday that the president is expected to step down. The source said Shahabuddin has been informed to resign citing health reasons. However, neither the President’s Office nor the government has made any official announcement on the matter. Several Bangabhaban officials told journalists that President Mohammed  Shahabuddin ma...