President Shahabuddin resigns; Speaker acting President

Staff Reporter:

President Mohammed Sahabuddin submitted his resignation letter to the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad in accordance with Article 50(3) of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the release said.

Following the resignation, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad assumed the responsibilities of the President under Article 54 of the Constitution, becoming the Acting President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh until further constitutional arrangements are made.