Bangladesh's Sole Leader Mohammed Shahabuddin Takes Charge Amid Political Unrest

Mohammed Shahabuddin, the president of Bangladesh since April 2023, has now become the country's top constitutional authority following Sheikh Hasina's resignation and flight to India. Shahabuddin dissolved parliament and an interim government is set to take over with new elections on the horizon. Here are key facts about him.

Mohammed Shahabuddin, the president of Bangladesh since April 2023, is now the nation's sole top constitutional authority. This occurred after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on Monday.

On Tuesday, Shahabuddin dissolved parliament, paving the way for the formation of an interim government and forthcoming new elections. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman is scheduled to meet with student leaders to discuss further steps.

Five crucial facts about Shahabuddin include his birth in 1949 in Pabna (then East Pakistan), active participation in the 1971 independence fight, his appointment as district joint secretary by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his three-year imprisonment following Rahman's assassination, and his role in investigating violence against Awami League supporters.

(With inputs from agencies.)