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Bangladesh’s political landscape heats up as protests intensify, calling for President Shahabuddin’s resignation over controversial remarks.
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, protesters gathered on Tuesday demanding the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin following his remarks about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The student-led Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which played a significant role in the ousting of Hasina, held demonstrations outside the Central Shaheed Minar, accusing Shahabuddin of supporting fascism and genocide.
The uproar stems from an interview in which Shahabuddin admitted he had no documentary evidence to confirm Hasina’s resignation before she fled the country amidst mass protests in August. Protest leaders, including Nasir Uddin Patwari, called the president a fascist ally, further escalating the situation.
Meanwhile, another protest group at Dhaka University demanded the formation of a “revolutionary government” and the disbanding of Hasina’s Awami League party. Protesters also marched toward the president’s official residence, threatening further action if their demands aren’t met.
As tensions rise, prominent figures, including Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, have been drawn into the fray. Calls for clarity over Hasina’s resignation continue to polarize the country, with many questioning the legitimacy of the interim government.