Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin to resign Friday, sources say

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to resign on Friday, according to three sources cited by Reuters, marking a sharp political turn in a country still grappling with the fallout from the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Shahabuddin, who had been seen as a Hasina ally, would become the latest senior figure affected by the turmoil surrounding her removal from power.

The anticipated resignation comes just days after Hasina said she was returning home from exile to surrender, adding fresh uncertainty to Bangladesh’s political landscape. While the circumstances surrounding Shahabuddin’s decision were not immediately disclosed, the timing suggests continued pressure on figures associated with the previous government.

Shahabuddin has served as Bangladesh’s president during a period marked by intense political upheaval and institutional strain. His role has largely been ceremonial, but the presidency remains an important symbol of continuity in the country’s constitutional order. Any resignation would likely deepen questions about how Bangladesh’s leadership will be managed in the near term.

The developments follow months of political instability that have reshaped alliances and power structures in Dhaka, the capital, and across the country. Hasina’s departure into exile and her subsequent statement about surrendering have remained central to the evolving political narrative, underscoring the scale of the changes underway.

No official announcement from Shahabuddin’s office was included in the information provided, and it was not immediately clear who would succeed him if he steps down as expected. The situation remains fluid as Bangladesh’s political transition continues to unfold.