Mass Protests Erupt in Bangladesh: Demand for Presidential Resignation

Protests in Bangladesh demand President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation following his comments on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Clashes between demonstrators and police led to injuries, prompting army intervention. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leads the charge, with demands to revise the country's Constitution.

In Bangladesh, Tuesday witnessed hundreds of protesters attempting to storm the presidential palace. Their demand was the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, following his remarks on the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest stems from Shahabuddin's lack of evidence regarding Hasina's resignation amid student-led demonstrations.

Witnesses and media footage captured protests under various banners clashing with police forces, who deployed sound grenades to control the crowd. This spurred the army to step in, eventually calming the situation with dispersal requests over loudspeakers. Medical sources reported injuries resulting from the security measures.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, pivotal in forcing Hasina's ouster, demanded Shahabuddin's resignation, further threatening escalated protests. Discussions among political figures, including potential moves to impeach the president, hint at possible shifts in governance. Amidst the turmoil, the call for constitutional changes remains a significant demand.

(With inputs from agencies.)