Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, citing serious health issues, his office announced on Friday (July 24).
In a statement released by his press secretary, the 76-year-old said recent medical examinations had diagnosed him with autonomic neuropathy, a condition that causes him to occasionally lose consciousness, Caliber.Az reports via British media.
"Recent medical examinations have diagnosed me with a condition known as Autonomic Neuropathy. Due to this condition, I occasionally experience momentary loss of consciousness," Shahabuddin said.
Shahabuddin had served as Bangladesh's largely ceremonial president since April 2023. His tenure included the turbulent period following the 2024 student-led uprising that forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India.
According to the president's office, the speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Bangladesh's national parliament, will assume the president's duties until a successor is elected.
Under Bangladesh's constitution, the president serves as head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, while executive authority rests with the prime minister and the cabinet.
Reuters had reported on Thursday (July 23) that Shahabuddin, a former ally of Sheikh Hasina, was expected to step down on Friday (July 24).
By Aghakazim Guliyev
Source: caliber.az
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