Resignation-accepted

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...