Bangladesh’s president, once a close ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, resigns
Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, halfway through his term, citing medical reasons.
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- Jul 24
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Shahabuddin cited health reasons, specifically Autonomic Neuropathy and occasional loss of consciousness, for his resignation.
President Shahabuddin is resigning due to illnesses and needs treatment and rest.
Shahabuddin submitted his resignation citing medical reasons.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will resign on Friday.
The resignation comes amid media reports of Shahabuddin speaking with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the UK.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned two years ahead of the end of his five-year term.
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday halfway through his term.
A new government headed by Tarique Rahman came to power with a landslide victory in February.
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