Bangladesh President Plans Mid-term Resignation after February Elections
Summary
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to resign mid-term following parliamentary elections scheduled for February, while remaining in office until then as per the constitution.
Key Points
- Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to step down halfway through his term after the upcoming February parliamentary elections.
- Shahabuddin will remain in office until elections are held, following constitutional guidelines.
- No political party has recently called for Shahabuddin's resignation despite initial student protests demanding it.
- Shahabuddin serves as the head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but executive power lies with the prime minister and cabinet.
