Bangladesh is witnessing renewed tensions after protesters stormed the Bangababan, or the president’s residence, in Dhaka on Tuesday night, demanding the removal of President Mohammad Shahabuddin over a “lie” about the overthrow The resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
The renewed protests came months after a political crisis in August ended Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule and forced her to flee to India.
Last week, President Shahabuddin told a local newspaper that he had no evidence of Sheikh Hasina’s August 5 resignation and had only heard about it.
“I tried (to get the resignation letter) many times but failed. Maybe she didn’t have time,” he said.
However, in an address to the public on the night of August 5, Shahabuddin said: “You know that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tendered her resignation to the President and I have received it.”
On Monday, Asif Nazrul, a legal adviser, said the president’s remarks were “tantamount to violating his oath of office” and if he stood by what he said during the interview, the caretaker government would have to consider whether he was still qualified to takes office.
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