The 2024 Bangladesh Presidential resignation protests are an ongoing protest demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation stem[4] from his controversial remarks following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Protesters accuse Shahabuddin of siding with authoritarian forces, fueling dissatisfaction among students and civil society groups.[5][6]
| 2024 Bangladesh Presidential resignation protests | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part of aftermath of the Student-People's uprising | |||
| Date | 22 October 2024–present | ||
| Location | |||
| Goals | Resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin | ||
| Methods | Public demonstration | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
| Parties | |||
| Lead figures | |||
| Casualties | |||
| Injuries | 30[1][2][3] | ||
This movement, initiated by student-led organizations, has intensified due to widespread frustration with political corruption, government mismanagement, and a perceived erosion of democracy under the Awami League's rule. Calls for constitutional reform and the president's removal have become central to the protests.[7][8]
Background
editOn 6 August, 2024, following an uprising, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the 12th Jatiya Sangsad and declared the resignation of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[9] Following which, after a meeting with the political parties, armed forces personnel and protesters he stated to create an interim government.[10] The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took oath on 8 August, 2024, under the observation of the President and Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan.[11]
Later on October, during a conversation with Manab Zamin's Chief Editor, Matiur Rahman Chowdhury,[12] the President quoted that,
"I tried [to collect the resignation letter] many times but failed. Maybe she did not get the time. When things came under control, one day the cabinet secretary came to collect the copy of the resignation letter. I told him that I too am looking for it,"[13]
Citing concerns over the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister, and the legality of the interim government as per the existing constitution.[14]
Events
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Reaction
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References
edit- ^ "30 injured in protests calling for Bangladesh president's resignation". Dawn (newspaper). 24 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "30 Injured In Protests Demanding Bangladeshi President Resign". Barron's. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "30 injured in protests demanding Bangladesh President's resignation". Khaleej Times. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ রাষ্ট্রপতির পদত্যাগ দাবিতে বঙ্গভবনের সামনে তিন ব্যক্তি. The Daily Ittefaq. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Student activists slap President Shahabuddin with 24-hour deadline to resign". BDNews24. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "'Crony of Hasina': Bangladesh protesters siege presidential palace demanding his resignation". The Times of India. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Protesters demand removal of Bangladesh president over comments on Hasina's resignation". Deccan Herald. 22 October 2024.
- ^ "'He was in favour of genocide': Protesters call for Bangladesh president's removal over remarks on Hasina". Times Of India. 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh's president dissolves parliament, clearing the way for elections to replace ousted leader". France 24. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh's president dissolves parliament, ending era of ex-Premier Sheikh Hasina". Andalou Agency. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government". Aljazeera. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "'I have no documentary evidence of Hasina's resignation': President tells Manab Zamin chief editor". The Business Standard. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Controversy arises over Hasina's resignation". New Age (Bangladesh). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Hasina's resignation: Debate swirls around president's remark". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 22 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.