Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns amid ongoing political transition: Report
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, as reported by local media.
Shahabuddin had been president since April 2023, overseeing the country after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024 by youth protesters.
The resignation follows the formation of a caretaker government days after Hasina's ouster.
Bangladesh's presidency is largely ceremonial, with executive power held by the prime minister and cabinet.
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