Bangladesh is entering another major political transition as President Mohammad Shahabuddin prepares to resign before completing his five-year term. According to official sources, Shahabuddin's resignation comes amid increasing political pressure linked to his long association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League government was removed during the 2024 student-led uprising. The move also comes as Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to Bangladesh later this year after being convicted by the country's war crimes tribunal—a verdict she strongly denies.

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Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday (Oct 13) called upon people of all faiths in Bangladesh to unite in driving the country forward, as the Hindu festival of Durga Puja came to an end with the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols in water bodies across the nation.

Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday (Oct 13) called upon people of all faiths in Bangladesh to unite in driving the country forward, as the Hindu festival of Durga Puja came to an end with the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols in water bodies across the nation. Speaking at an event held at the Bangabhaban to mark Durga Puja celebrations, Shahabuddin urged all citizens, regardless of caste or religion, to unite in the effort to build a prosperous and developed Bangladesh, according to a report by The Daily Star. “We are all Bangladeshis, connected with each other. There is no place for majority or minority distinctions in our country,” he said while exchanging greetings with members of the Hindu community. He further stated that absolute tolerance, mutual trust, and cooperation are essential for turning Bangladesh into a progressive, prosperous, and non-discriminatory nation, according to the state-run BSS news agency. “Bengali traditions and culture are mixed with Durga Puja, which is not only a religious festival but also a social festival. The collective participation of all has made this festival universal,” he added. India expresses concerns over attacks, theft during Durga Puja in Bangladesh This statement comes after India expressed "serious concerns" on Saturday regarding an attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka’s Tanti Bazar during the ongoing Durga Puja festival. New Delhi also voiced alarm over a theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira, calling the incidents "deplorable," according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Also read: India slams Bangladesh over attacks on Hindu temple, calls it 'systematic pattern of desecration' “We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira,” the MEA said. Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that these incidents appear to be part of a "systematic pattern of desecration" of temples and deities. Jaiswal urged the Bangladesh government to ensure the protection and safety of Hindus and other minority communities, along with their places of worship, particularly during festival periods. A handcrafted golden crown, gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was reported stolen from the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira, located in southwestern Bangladesh. Bangladesh police have arrested at least 17 individuals in connection with approximately 35 violent incidents related to Durga Puja celebrations this month. (With inputs from agencies)

‘We are all Bangladeshis’: Bangladesh prez calls for unity after India slams ‘deplorable’ Durga Puja incidents

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. &nbsp;The 74-year-old was elected unopposed. He was declared winner by default as there was no rival candidate.&nbsp;Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal made the announcement on Monday after scrutinising the nomination papers of Chuppu, a member of the Awami League party. &nbsp;

Chuppu will succeed Mohammad Abdul Hamid, one of the longest-serving Presidents of Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Hamiid’s term will end on April 23, and according to the Constitution, he cannot hold a third term.&nbsp;

On Monday, Hamid greeted the president-elect over the phone and wished him success.&nbsp;Chuppu was a district and sessions judge, and after his retirement, he served as one of the commissioners of the independent Anti-Corruption Commission.&nbsp;

He then took a political plunge and became a member of the Awami League Advisory Council, which comprises senior party leaders and technocrats.&nbsp;

<h2>Mohd Shahabuddin Chuppu set to become Bangladesh's new President</h2>

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Chuppu will have to relinquish the party post to become the titular head of the State.&nbsp;

The 74-year-old was born in the northwestern Pabna district. He was a leader of Awami League’s student and youth wings in the late 1960s and early 1970s. &nbsp; &nbsp;

He also participated in the 1971 Liberation War and was imprisoned for waging a protest after the August 15, 1975 assassination of Bangladesh’s founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman —the father of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina — in a military coup along with most of his family members.&nbsp;

In 1982, he was inducted into the country’s judicial service. &nbsp; He served as the coordinator of the Bangabandhu murder trial when Awami League returned to power in the 1996 elections.&nbsp;

His wife Rebeka Sultana is the former joint secretary to the government.&nbsp;

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Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. The 74-year-old was elected unopposed. He was declared winner by default as there was no rival candidate.

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. The 74-year-old was elected unopposed. He was declared winner by default as there was no rival candidate. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal made the announcement on Monday after scrutinising the nomination papers of Chuppu, a member of the Awami League party. Chuppu will succeed Mohammad Abdul Hamid, one of the longest-serving Presidents of Bangladesh. Hamiid’s term will end on April 23, and according to the Constitution, he cannot hold a third term. On Monday, Hamid greeted the president-elect over the phone and wished him success. Chuppu was a district and sessions judge, and after his retirement, he served as one of the commissioners of the independent Anti-Corruption Commission. He then took a political plunge and became a member of the Awami League Advisory Council, which comprises senior party leaders and technocrats. Mohd Shahabuddin Chuppu set to become Bangladesh's new President Chuppu will have to relinquish the party post to become the titular head of the State. The 74-year-old was born in the northwestern Pabna district. He was a leader of Awami League’s student and youth wings in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also participated in the 1971 Liberation War and was imprisoned for waging a protest after the August 15, 1975 assassination of Bangladesh’s founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman —the father of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina — in a military coup along with most of his family members. In 1982, he was inducted into the country’s judicial service. He served as the coordinator of the Bangabandhu murder trial when Awami League returned to power in the 1996 elections. His wife Rebeka Sultana is the former joint secretary to the government. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mohammad Chuppu elected 22nd President of Bangladesh 

Former judge and Awami League leader, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, is poised to become the next president of Bangladesh, as his party which secured a majority in the parliament has chosen him as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Obaidul Quader, on Sunday (February 12), as per local media reports.&nbsp;

The 74-year-old may replace incumbent President Mohammad Abdul Hamid, whose tenure ends on April 24,&nbsp; this year. According to Article 123 of the country’s constitution, the presidential election must be held 90 to 60 days before the expiry of the incumbent’s five-year term.

Notably, the Awami League accounts for 305 seats in the 350-member House. “The Election Commission (EC) has received his (Chuppu’s) nomination paper submitted by Bangladesh Awami League,” said a spokesperson of the independent statutory body, reported PTI. Chuppu who is a former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, retired district and sessions judge, and freedom fighter, is to run for president, said Quader, as per the Dhaka Tribune.&nbsp;

The party’s general secretary also told reporters that the Awami League Parliamentary Party (ALPP) had asked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to nominate the presidential candidate and she chose Chuppu. After his retirement as district and sessions judge,&nbsp;the 74-year-old served as one of the commissioners of the independent Anti-Corruption Commission and later went on to join politics and become a member of the Awami League Advisory Council in 2020, as per media reports.&nbsp;

Notably, Chuppu would have to give up his post in the party to become the nominal head of the country. “Shahabuddin Chuppu was imprisoned following the brutal assassination of (Bangladesh’s founder) Bangabandhu Sheikh Majibur Rahman in 1975. He was also an election commissioner in the last National Council of the Awami League,” said Quader.&nbsp;

The 74-year-old also took part in the 1971 Liberation War and the 1975 protest after the assassination which was followed by a&nbsp;military coup&nbsp;that led to the toppling of the Awami League government. Last year, he became the chairman of the party’s publicity and publication subcommittee, as per local media reports.&nbsp;

According to Bangladesh’s Election Commission, the last date for nomination of the candidates was Sunday which will be scrutinized on the next day, while the deadline for withdrawal of candidature is Tuesday. The EC’s chief election commissioner and electoral officer of the election are set to conduct the presidential election between January 24 and February 22, as per local media reports.&nbsp;

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Former judge and Awami League leader, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, is poised to become the next president of Bangladesh, as his party which secured a majority in the parliament has chosen him as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Former judge and Awami League leader, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, is poised to become the next president of Bangladesh, as his party which secured a majority in the parliament has chosen him as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Obaidul Quader, on Sunday (February 12), as per local media reports. The 74-year-old may replace incumbent President Mohammad Abdul Hamid, whose tenure ends on April 24, this year. According to Article 123 of the country’s constitution, the presidential election must be held 90 to 60 days before the expiry of the incumbent’s five-year term. Notably, the Awami League accounts for 305 seats in the 350-member House. “The Election Commission (EC) has received his (Chuppu’s) nomination paper submitted by Bangladesh Awami League,” said a spokesperson of the independent statutory body, reported PTI. Chuppu who is a former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, retired district and sessions judge, and freedom fighter, is to run for president, said Quader, as per the Dhaka Tribune. The party’s general secretary also told reporters that the Awami League Parliamentary Party (ALPP) had asked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to nominate the presidential candidate and she chose Chuppu. After his retirement as district and sessions judge, the 74-year-old served as one of the commissioners of the independent Anti-Corruption Commission and later went on to join politics and become a member of the Awami League Advisory Council in 2020, as per media reports. Notably, Chuppu would have to give up his post in the party to become the nominal head of the country. “Shahabuddin Chuppu was imprisoned following the brutal assassination of (Bangladesh’s founder) Bangabandhu Sheikh Majibur Rahman in 1975. He was also an election commissioner in the last National Council of the Awami League,” said Quader. The 74-year-old also took part in the 1971 Liberation War and the 1975 protest after the assassination which was followed by a military coup that led to the toppling of the Awami League government. Last year, he became the chairman of the party’s publicity and publication subcommittee, as per local media reports. According to Bangladesh’s Election Commission, the last date for nomination of the candidates was Sunday which will be scrutinized on the next day, while the deadline for withdrawal of candidature is Tuesday. The EC’s chief election commissioner and electoral officer of the election are set to conduct the presidential election between January 24 and February 22, as per local media reports. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu poised to become the next president of Bangladesh

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