Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns in Dhaka

A Bangabhaban – the president’s house – spokesman



told media that Shahabuddin’s representatives have left his office for the parliament carrying his resignation letter.

The resignation letter would be submitted to parliamentary Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmed, who would serve as Acting President in accordance with the Bangladesh Constitution until a new President is elected.

“I can’t make any official comment on the resignation until the Speaker receives the letter,” the spokesman said.