Bangladesh President Resigns Over Health

Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned due to illness.

Consensus

The President of Bangladesh, Mohammad Shahabuddin (76 years old), resigned from his position.
The resignation was due to serious health problems.
The resignation occurred before the end of his presidential term, which was scheduled to last until 2028.
Shahabuddin had been in office since April 24, 2023.
His resignation was announced on July 24, 2025.
The Constitution of Bangladesh requires a new president to be elected within 90 days.
Until a new president is elected, the Speaker of the National Parliament assumes presidential duties.
The Speaker of the National Parliament is 81-year-old Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.

Points of divergence

Shahabuddin stated he suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney complications, and that he periodically loses consciousness due to these conditions. — kommerant
Shahabuddin said, 'I am ill, so it's all over,' and when asked if he signed the resignation letter, replied, 'I've already told you. You'll understand the rest yourself.' — vedomosti
The parliament may officially confirm the resignation on July 24. — vedomosti
Shahabuddin's press secretary, Sarwar Alam, stated that the resignation was due to health issues requiring long-term treatment and rest. — vm
Shahabuddin’s press secretary told Bloomberg that he resigned due to health reasons. — vesti
Daily Star reported that Shahabuddin wrote a resignation letter, and he added that he had nothing more to say on the matter. — m24
During Shahabuddin’s presidency, two national elections were held, three prime ministers were sworn in, and mass protests led to the overthrow of the government and the prime minister. — vedomosti
Shahabuddin previously served as Minister of Home Affairs and head of the National Commission against Corruption. — vm
In November 2025, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter to India requesting the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. — vm
A court in Dhaka sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia in November 2025 for crimes against humanity related to the suppression of protests in 2024. — vedomosti
Reuters reported that Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December, two years after her removal in 2024. — vesti

Coverage (6 sources)

"I am sick, everything is over": President of Bangladesh resigns — РИАМО
Bangladeshi President Mohammad Shahabuddin Resigns Due to Illness — Коммерсантъ
President of Bangladesh resigns due to health reasons — Ведомости
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Due to Serious Illness — Вечерняя Москва
President of Bangladesh resigns due to illness — Вести
Daily Star: President of Bangladesh has submitted his resignation — Москва 24

Bangladesh President Resigns Over Health

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