DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from office, citing serious health complications, according to multiple local media reports and Reuters. The resignation comes nearly two years before the end of his five-year term, triggering the constitutional process for the appointment of an acting president.
Under Bangladesh’s Constitution, Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has assumed the role of acting president until a new head of state is elected within the constitutionally mandated 90-day period. Officials said the transition would ensure continuity in the country’s constitutional framework.
President Shahabuddin, 76, reportedly suffers from autonomic neuropathy, a serious neurological condition that has caused recurring health problems, including occasional loss of consciousness. His resignation comes at a politically sensitive time as Bangladesh continues to navigate a changing political landscape.
The presidency in Bangladesh is largely ceremonial, while executive authority remains with the prime minister and cabinet. However, the resignation is expected to have political significance amid ongoing developments in the country.
