Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns, Speaker Ahmed to serve as acting president
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigned due to health issues, specifically Autonomic Neuropathy, which hindered his ability to fulfill presidential duties. Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will serve as Acting President for 90 days, during which a new president must be elected. Shahabuddin's resignation follows political unrest and speculation regarding the government's discomfort with his role, as he was the last official from the previous parliament after the 2024 protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.