Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin expressed his concerns about being sidelined from important talks during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government’s term. He alleged that there were plots to overthrow him and disrupt the country’s stability, creating a constitutional vacuum. Shahabuddin, in an interview at his official residence, stated that despite these challenges, he stood firm against unconstitutional attempts to remove him.
Shahabuddin mentioned that he was not involved in crucial decisions during the interim government’s tenure. He criticized the issuance of a large number of ordinances, questioning their necessity. The President also highlighted the lack of communication from the former chief advisor Yunus after overseas trips, which he deemed a constitutional obligation.
The President claimed that he was kept uninformed during the interim government’s rule and stated that his proposed foreign visits to Kosovo and Qatar were obstructed. Shahabuddin emphasized the importance of being formally informed about agreements made by the government, expressing his lack of awareness regarding the last agreement with the United States before the elections.
