Bangladesh’s political tensions escalated after a sharp exchange between President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman.
Rahman, who leads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and serves as opposition leader in Parliament, accused the President of hiding key facts. He said Shahabuddin failed to clarify events from August 5, 2024. That was the day former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.
In a Facebook post, Rahman cited the President’s recent interview with Bangla daily Kaler Kantho. He claimed Shahabuddin’s latest remarks contradicted his earlier national address. The controversy centers on Hasina’s missing resignation letter.
Hours after Hasina’s exit, Shahabuddin announced that he had received her resignation. Two months later, he told Janatar Chokh that he only “heard” about it and saw no proof. The reversal sparked calls for his resignation.
The dispute widened after Shahabuddin accused Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of plotting his unconstitutional removal. Yunus led the interim government after the uprising.
Rahman’s attack has reignited debate over alleged ties between Islamist groups and Yunus’s administration. Political uncertainty continues to grip Dhaka.
