Speaker-assumes

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...