Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Two Years Early, Citing Health

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, 76, resigned on July 24, 2026, citing health issues and invoking Article 50(3) of Bangladesh's constitution. He was a former ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and his departure two years before term's end raises questions about whether political pressure accelerated the exit. Speaker Hafiz Uddin is now Acting President.