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Dhaka: Bangladesh is witnessing fresh political uncertainty amid reports that President Mohammed Shahabuddin may resign nearly two years before the completion of his term, following a controversy over his alleged attempts to re-establish contact with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently living in exile in India.
The development has triggered widespread political speculation, with reports suggesting that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is dissatisfied with the President’s recent actions.
According to reports, Shahabuddin’s alleged communication with Sheikh Hasina has become a major point of political contention.
The issue has reportedly strained relations between the President and the current government, raising questions about his future in office. Although there has been no official confirmation regarding his resignation, the reports have intensified discussions within Bangladesh’s political circles.
The controversy comes against the backdrop of the dramatic political changes that followed the student-led movement in August 2024, which resulted in the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
Despite the change in administration, President Shahabuddin continued in office, making him the only prominent constitutional authority who remained from the previous government.
Political observers believe that if Shahabuddin resigns before completing his tenure, it could open a new chapter in Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape and further reshape the country’s constitutional and administrative structure.
However, neither the President’s office nor the Bangladesh government has issued an official statement confirming the reports. Until then, the speculation surrounding Shahabuddin’s future continues to dominate political discussions across the country.
