Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

World News Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns 24 July 2026 Support us This content originally appeared on Al Jazeera. News|Politics Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned two years ahead the end of his full five-year term. Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for his decision on Friday. The move comes amid rising demand from opposition parties for him to step down. “Recent medical examinations have diagnosed me with a condition known as Autonomic Neuropathy. Due to this condition, I occasionally experience momentary loss of consciousness,” Shahabuddin said in a statement released by his press secretary. The speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, the national parliament, will perform the duties of the president until a new one is elected, the statement added.

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