Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami and the current opposition leader in Parliament, has sharply criticised President Mohammed Shahabuddin over his recent remarks concerning the dramatic political transition of August 5, 2024. The dispute follows an interview the President gave to the Bangla daily Kaler Kantho, in which he discussed the treatment he allegedly faced during the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after Sheikh Hasina stepped down and left the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rahman, reacting in a Facebook post, accused the president of failing to disclose the full truth about the circumstances surrounding Hasina’s resignation. According to Rahman, Shahabuddin’s present comments do not align with what he reportedly told political leaders on the day Hasina resigned. He questioned why the President’s latest version of events differs from the statements broadcast to the nation at the time. Rahman also pressed the president to clarify inconsistencies regarding the controversial resignation letter, which remains at the centre of public debate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-japan-tensions-escalate-as-tokyo-announces-plans-to-deploy-missiles-on-island-near-taiwan-what-s-happening-1772088423074">China-Japan tensions escalate as Tokyo announces plans to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan: What's happening</a>&nbsp;He argued that citizens are fully aware of the sequence of events and described any lack of transparency from the head of state as unacceptable. Rahman’s remarks come shortly after Shahabuddin alleged that Muhammad Yunus had attempted to remove him from office through unconstitutional means during his tenure as chief adviser. The president claimed that efforts were made under the interim administration to undermine constitutional order and create instability. The renewed clash has revived long-standing accusations from Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League that Yunus’s interim government emboldened Islamist factions in the aftermath of the August uprising.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/zimbabwe-bans-export-of-all-raw-minerals-critical-minerals-export-frozen-1772096376138/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/zimbabwe-bans-export-of-all-raw-minerals-critical-minerals-export-frozen-1772096376138/embed</a>&nbsp;Controversy continues to swirl around the question of Hasina’s resignation. On August 5, shortly after she left the country, Shahabuddin publicly stated that he had received her resignation letter. Such documentation was essential to formalise the establishment of the interim government.&nbsp;However, in an October 2024 interview with Janatar Chokh, the President appeared to contradict his earlier statement, saying he had only been informed of her resignation and had been unable to obtain the letter despite repeated attempts. That apparent reversal sparked calls for his impeachment, though he ultimately retained his position.Shahabuddin has since maintained that there were multiple attempts during the Yunus-led administration to pressure him out of office.

Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman accuses Bangladesh’s president of hiding facts about Sheikh Hasina’s 2024 resignation and political transition

Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami and the current opposition leader in Parliament, has sharply criticised President Mohammed Shahabuddin over his recent remarks concerning the dramatic political transition of August 5, 2024. The dispute follows an interview the President gave to the Bangla daily Kaler Kantho, in which he discussed the treatment he allegedly faced during the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after Sheikh Hasina stepped down and left the country. Rahman, reacting in a Facebook post, accused the president of failing to disclose the full truth about the circumstances surrounding Hasina’s resignation. According to Rahman, Shahabuddin’s present comments do not align with what he reportedly told political leaders on the day Hasina resigned. He questioned why the President’s latest version of events differs from the statements broadcast to the nation at the time. Rahman also pressed the president to clarify inconsistencies regarding the controversial resignation letter, which remains at the centre of public debate. Also Read: China-Japan tensions escalate as Tokyo announces plans to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan: What's happening He argued that citizens are fully aware of the sequence of events and described any lack of transparency from the head of state as unacceptable. Rahman’s remarks come shortly after Shahabuddin alleged that Muhammad Yunus had attempted to remove him from office through unconstitutional means during his tenure as chief adviser. The president claimed that efforts were made under the interim administration to undermine constitutional order and create instability. The renewed clash has revived long-standing accusations from Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League that Yunus’s interim government emboldened Islamist factions in the aftermath of the August uprising. https://www.wionews.com/videos/zimbabwe-bans-export-of-all-raw-minerals-critical-minerals-export-frozen-1772096376138/embed Controversy continues to swirl around the question of Hasina’s resignation. On August 5, shortly after she left the country, Shahabuddin publicly stated that he had received her resignation letter. Such documentation was essential to formalise the establishment of the interim government. However, in an October 2024 interview with Janatar Chokh, the President appeared to contradict his earlier statement, saying he had only been informed of her resignation and had been unable to obtain the letter despite repeated attempts. That apparent reversal sparked calls for his impeachment, though he ultimately retained his position. Shahabuddin has since maintained that there were multiple attempts during the Yunus-led administration to pressure him out of office.

Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman accuses Bangladesh’s president of hiding facts about Sheikh Hasina’s 2024 resignation and political transition

Bangladesh political row deepens as Jamaat chief, Shafiqur Rahman, questions president Mohammed Shahabuddin over Sheikh Hasina's resignation

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin has alleged that the government led by Yunus conspired to replace him. Speaking on recent political tensions, Shahabuddin claims attempts were made to undermine his position. Stay updated with the latest developments on Bangladesh politics, leadership controversies, and the unfolding power struggle in the country.


Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Levels Allegations Against MD Yunus

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin: Yunus Never Informed About Foreign Visits

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has alleged that former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus sidelined the presidency and failed to follow constitutional procedures by not updating him on major state affairs. In an interview with Bengali daily Kaler Kantho, Shahabuddin said Yunus repeatedly travelled abroad without briefing him upon return, as required by the constitution.&nbsp;“The constitution says that whenever he goes on a foreign visit, he must meet the President after returning and inform me in writing about the discussions and outcomes. He travelled abroad 14 to 15 times but did not inform me even once,” he said in the interview. The president described feeling sidelined and disrespected by the interim administration. He pointed to the dismantling of his press wing and the removal of his portraits from Bangladeshi missions overseas as examples of what he termed deliberate marginalisation.&nbsp;Shahabuddin also said that he was kept in the dark regarding the recent tariff agreement between Bangladesh and the United States, saying he received no formal or informal communication about the matter. “I knew nothing about it. Such a state agreement must be communicated to the President. That is a constitutional obligation. But he neither informed me verbally nor in writing,” Shahabuddin said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-a-saffron-clad-businessman-yogi-adityanath-wearing-traditional-dress-meets-singapore-investors-1771841249717">'A saffron-clad businessman': Yogi Adityanath, wearing traditional dress, meets Singapore investors</a>&nbsp;Although the interim government was formed through his initiative, Shahabuddin claimed there was little coordination afterward. He further alleged that certain figures linked to the mass uprising had pushed for his removal from office, though the BNP leadership backed him during that period. “They had expressed their willingness to uphold the constitution all through that time. I had a lot of curiosity around BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, but with time, I got to know him as a genuine person. He was so cordial. BNP’s support was 100% there in my bad time,” he said.&nbsp;The president additionally claimed there was an attempt by the interim government to replace him with a former chief justice. According to Shahabuddin, an adviser held discussions with the ex-chief justice regarding assuming the presidency, but the proposal was declined. “I got to know that an advisor of the interim government met the ex-chief justice and held discussions. The person, however, refused to take up the role, saying ‘The President holds the highest position in the government and I can’t unconstitutionally take that seat’.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/rio-de-janerio-carnival-unidos-do-viradouro-win-fourth-carnival-title-1771844348338/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/rio-de-janerio-carnival-unidos-do-viradouro-win-fourth-carnival-title-1771844348338/embed</a>&nbsp;Shahabuddin also alleged that his planned foreign engagements were obstructed without prior consultation, accusing Yunus of attempting to limit his public visibility. He revealed that he was once asked to sign a letter drafted by the government declining an invitation from Qatar.&nbsp;&nbsp;“However, I sent a counter-letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioning the move. In it, I strongly condemned such unethical behaviour of the Ministry. I even wrote to the Foreign Affairs Advisor to ensure that such things do not happen in the future. But, they never responded to this.” Despite tensions with the interim government, Shahabuddin said he chose to stay in office to safeguard constitutional order and continuity.

Mohammed Shahabuddin accuses Muhammad Yunus of breaching protocol, blocking engagements, and excluding him from key state decisions and foreign affairs

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has alleged that former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus sidelined the presidency and failed to follow constitutional procedures by not updating him on major state affairs. In an interview with Bengali daily Kaler Kantho, Shahabuddin said Yunus repeatedly travelled abroad without briefing him upon return, as required by the constitution. “The constitution says that whenever he goes on a foreign visit, he must meet the President after returning and inform me in writing about the discussions and outcomes. He travelled abroad 14 to 15 times but did not inform me even once,” he said in the interview. The president described feeling sidelined and disrespected by the interim administration. He pointed to the dismantling of his press wing and the removal of his portraits from Bangladeshi missions overseas as examples of what he termed deliberate marginalisation. Shahabuddin also said that he was kept in the dark regarding the recent tariff agreement between Bangladesh and the United States, saying he received no formal or informal communication about the matter. “I knew nothing about it. Such a state agreement must be communicated to the President. That is a constitutional obligation. But he neither informed me verbally nor in writing,” Shahabuddin said. Also Read: 'A saffron-clad businessman': Yogi Adityanath, wearing traditional dress, meets Singapore investors Although the interim government was formed through his initiative, Shahabuddin claimed there was little coordination afterward. He further alleged that certain figures linked to the mass uprising had pushed for his removal from office, though the BNP leadership backed him during that period. “They had expressed their willingness to uphold the constitution all through that time. I had a lot of curiosity around BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, but with time, I got to know him as a genuine person. He was so cordial. BNP’s support was 100% there in my bad time,” he said. The president additionally claimed there was an attempt by the interim government to replace him with a former chief justice. According to Shahabuddin, an adviser held discussions with the ex-chief justice regarding assuming the presidency, but the proposal was declined. “I got to know that an advisor of the interim government met the ex-chief justice and held discussions. The person, however, refused to take up the role, saying ‘The President holds the highest position in the government and I can’t unconstitutionally take that seat’.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/rio-de-janerio-carnival-unidos-do-viradouro-win-fourth-carnival-title-1771844348338/embed Shahabuddin also alleged that his planned foreign engagements were obstructed without prior consultation, accusing Yunus of attempting to limit his public visibility. He revealed that he was once asked to sign a letter drafted by the government declining an invitation from Qatar. “However, I sent a counter-letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioning the move. In it, I strongly condemned such unethical behaviour of the Ministry. I even wrote to the Foreign Affairs Advisor to ensure that such things do not happen in the future. But, they never responded to this.” Despite tensions with the interim government, Shahabuddin said he chose to stay in office to safeguard constitutional order and continuity.

Mohammed Shahabuddin accuses Muhammad Yunus of breaching protocol, blocking engagements, and excluding him from key state decisions and foreign affairs

'There were attempts to...': Bangladesh president Shahabuddin alleges interim government under Yunus pressured him

Shahabuddin: Yunus-Led Government Conspired To Replace Me

Supreme Court of Delhi announced that&nbsp;politician from Bihar state, Mohammed Shahabuddin, is to be shifted from Siwan Jail to Tihar Jail, Delhi in a week from today.

The verdict passed by Justices Dipak Misra and Mitava&nbsp;Roy was a result of two petitions filed against Shahabuddin - one lodged for the murder of journalist&nbsp;Rajdeo Ranjan by his wife, Asha Ranjan and the other by Chandrakeshwar Prasad, who accused him for murdering his three sons.

Asha had pleaded for transfer of the alleged murderer of her partner from Bihar to Delhi,&nbsp;on the ground that the trial in the accused&#39;s home state would be&nbsp;manipulated due to Shahabuddin&#39;s influence on the authorities.

Asha Ranjan&#39;s case was presented by Senior Advocate&nbsp;Dushyant Dave&nbsp;and Advocate&nbsp;Kislay Pandey while&nbsp;Prashant Bhushan stood in defense of Chandrakeshwar Prasad. Senior Advocate&nbsp;Shekhar Naphade has been fighting in defence of Shahabuddin.

The Bench also consented Prashant Bhushan&rsquo;s appeal to conduct hearing by video conference.

Under Article 142, court&nbsp;has ruled that the alleged could not be allowed to drop the &lsquo;fundamentals&rsquo; of criminal trial under the pretense of fair trial.

The court will hear the plea of the petitioner on March 21. He alleges that despite having named Shahabuddin as a key conspirator in her husband&rsquo;s murder, the police in Bihar had declined to file an FIR.&nbsp;

Criminal turned politician Mohammad Shahabuddin has been elected as a Member of Parliament four times&nbsp;from Siwan, Bihar, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal party of Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Shahabuddin has a&nbsp;voluminous criminal record, majorly at the Hussain Ganj police station in Bihar.&nbsp;In May 2007, Shahabuddin was sentenced to&nbsp;life imprisonment&nbsp;in a case of &quot;abducting with intent to murder&quot;.

Controversial leader has been alleged murder of four in two petitions

Supreme Court of Delhi announced that politician from Bihar state, Mohammed Shahabuddin, is to be shifted from Siwan Jail to Tihar Jail, Delhi in a week from today. The verdict passed by Justices Dipak Misra and Mitava Roy was a result of two petitions filed against Shahabuddin - one lodged for the murder of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan by his wife, Asha Ranjan and the other by Chandrakeshwar Prasad, who accused him for murdering his three sons. Asha had pleaded for transfer of the alleged murderer of her partner from Bihar to Delhi, on the ground that the trial in the accused's home state would be manipulated due to Shahabuddin's influence on the authorities. Asha Ranjan's case was presented by Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave and Advocate Kislay Pandey while Prashant Bhushan stood in defense of Chandrakeshwar Prasad. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade has been fighting in defence of Shahabuddin. The Bench also consented Prashant Bhushan’s appeal to conduct hearing by video conference. Under Article 142, court has ruled that the alleged could not be allowed to drop the ‘fundamentals’ of criminal trial under the pretense of fair trial. The court will hear the plea of the petitioner on March 21. He alleges that despite having named Shahabuddin as a key conspirator in her husband’s murder, the police in Bihar had declined to file an FIR. Criminal turned politician Mohammad Shahabuddin has been elected as a Member of Parliament four times from Siwan, Bihar, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal party of Lalu Prasad Yadav. Shahabuddin has a voluminous criminal record, majorly at the Hussain Ganj police station in Bihar. In May 2007, Shahabuddin was sentenced to life imprisonment in a case of "abducting with intent to murder".

Supreme Court orders shift of Mohammed Shahabuddin to Tihar Jail from Bihar

Nitish Kumar-led state government in India&#39;s eastern Bihar is likely to move the country&#39;s top court against the bail granted to former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) parliamentarian Mohammad Shahabuddin, who was released from jail last week.&nbsp; 
 
The Janata Dal (United)-Rashtriya Janata Dal coalition government in Bihar has been facing flak over Shahabuddin&#39;s relase prompting the chief minister Nitish Kumar to consider filing an appeal against his bail, local media reports said today.&nbsp; 
 
The state government has said it would also ensure there are no lapses as it prepares strong cases against in cases yet to go to trial, according to local media.&nbsp; 
 
Shahabuddin, who has more than 40 criminal cases against him, including charges of murder, extortion and kidnapping, was released on bail after 11 years on September 10.&nbsp; 
 
The Patna high court granted him bail in the&nbsp;murder case of a witness, journalist Rajdeo Ranjan from Bihar, in the 2004 killing of two brothers. 
 
Victim&#39;s wife to move court 
 
The wife of the slain scribe has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of &quot;the entire proceedings and the trial...in the interests of justice, to Delhi from Siwan.&quot; 
 
In a statement, she also said that a status report would&nbsp;be sought from the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) about the progress made so far in the case, Indian news agency PTI reported.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;Direct the state to pay the appropriate compensation to the petitioner and her family members as per law,&quot; the statement read adding that the state be asked to ensure &quot;respectable and appropriate free of cost and safe residential accommodation to the petitioner and her family out of Bihar&quot;. 
 
Prashant Bhushan, an Indian lawyer, activist and politician, has also said that he would challenge Patna high court order that granted bail to Shahabuddin.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;We are filing the appeal tomorrow on behalf of victims father Chandrakeshwar Prasad alias Chandra Babu. We are on way to give final shape to the appeal and it will be filed tomorrow in which several grounds are taken. 
 
&quot;We will be challenging how bail has been given to a person who is a history sheeter. Facts are being verified about the number of cases etc and convictions that have taken place against him,&quot; advocate Rohit Singh from Bhushan&#39;s office was quoted as saying by PTI. 
 
 
Spells of trouble 
 
In a major development signalling trouble for the ruling RJD, a video has gone viral where a wanted sharpshooter, Mohammad Kaif, can be seen standing with the leader after his release from prison.&nbsp; 
 
In the video clip, Kaif, the accused in the murder of Ranjan, is seen cheering Shahabuddin on as the latter spoke to media after his release. 
 
Yet another controversy was sparked when the son of RJD leader and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, was seen with Kaif in a photograph that went viral on social media. &nbsp; 
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The appearance of Pratap Yadav, who is also the health minister of Bihar, in the same frame with Kaif drew severe criticism from India&#39;s ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). 
 
Yadav, however, dismissed the charge, according to media reports.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;Thousands of supporters and people meet him every day and click photographs with him,&quot; he said, and that &quot;it is not possible for him to know their background&quot;. 
 
&quot;How would I know who is a shooter from among 1,000 people who click a&nbsp;photo with me?&quot; &nbsp;he was quoted as saying.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;It is a conspiracy of opposition BJP. They bring some photograph from somewhere and make some false allegations,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp; 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies)

Former parliamentarian Shahabuddin, who has more than 40 criminal cases against him, was released on bail after 11 years on September 10

Nitish Kumar-led state government in India's eastern Bihar is likely to move the country's top court against the bail granted to former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) parliamentarian Mohammad Shahabuddin, who was released from jail last week. The Janata Dal (United)-Rashtriya Janata Dal coalition government in Bihar has been facing flak over Shahabuddin's relase prompting the chief minister Nitish Kumar to consider filing an appeal against his bail, local media reports said today. The state government has said it would also ensure there are no lapses as it prepares strong cases against in cases yet to go to trial, according to local media. Shahabuddin, who has more than 40 criminal cases against him, including charges of murder, extortion and kidnapping, was released on bail after 11 years on September 10. The Patna high court granted him bail in the murder case of a witness, journalist Rajdeo Ranjan from Bihar, in the 2004 killing of two brothers. Victim's wife to move court The wife of the slain scribe has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of "the entire proceedings and the trial...in the interests of justice, to Delhi from Siwan." In a statement, she also said that a status report would be sought from the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) about the progress made so far in the case, Indian news agency PTI reported. "Direct the state to pay the appropriate compensation to the petitioner and her family members as per law," the statement read adding that the state be asked to ensure "respectable and appropriate free of cost and safe residential accommodation to the petitioner and her family out of Bihar". Prashant Bhushan, an Indian lawyer, activist and politician, has also said that he would challenge Patna high court order that granted bail to Shahabuddin. "We are filing the appeal tomorrow on behalf of victims father Chandrakeshwar Prasad alias Chandra Babu. We are on way to give final shape to the appeal and it will be filed tomorrow in which several grounds are taken. "We will be challenging how bail has been given to a person who is a history sheeter. Facts are being verified about the number of cases etc and convictions that have taken place against him," advocate Rohit Singh from Bhushan's office was quoted as saying by PTI. Spells of trouble In a major development signalling trouble for the ruling RJD, a video has gone viral where a wanted sharpshooter, Mohammad Kaif, can be seen standing with the leader after his release from prison. In the video clip, Kaif, the accused in the murder of Ranjan, is seen cheering Shahabuddin on as the latter spoke to media after his release. Yet another controversy was sparked when the son of RJD leader and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, was seen with Kaif in a photograph that went viral on social media. After Shahabuddin Shooter Wanted In Siwan Journalist Murder Case Spotted With Lalu’s younger son Tej Pratap Yadav https://t.co/OD9ZPeGWfd — @pktomar (@pktomar) September 14, 2016 The appearance of Pratap Yadav, who is also the health minister of Bihar, in the same frame with Kaif drew severe criticism from India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). Yadav, however, dismissed the charge, according to media reports. "Thousands of supporters and people meet him every day and click photographs with him," he said, and that "it is not possible for him to know their background". "How would I know who is a shooter from among 1,000 people who click a photo with me?" he was quoted as saying. "It is a conspiracy of opposition BJP. They bring some photograph from somewhere and make some false allegations,” he added. (WION with inputs from agencies)

India: Bihar government likely to move Supreme Court against Shahabuddin's bail?

Member of India&rsquo;s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Mohammed Shahabuddin today walked out of prison on bail after 11 years. 
 
The RJD national committee member has been a four-time member of parliament (MP) and was sent to jail in 2005 after several pending cases against him were reopened. 
 
&ldquo;For me, Lalu Prasad is the leader&rdquo;, Shahabuddin said, speaking of the RJD chief after his release. 
 
Shahabuddin left for Siwan, his hometown in the east Indian state of Bihar, after he was let out of the Bhagalpur divisional jail on Wednesday. The Patna high court granted him bail in the&nbsp;murder case of a witness in the 2004 killing of two brothers. 
 
Shahabuddin&rsquo;s wife Heena Sahab lost to Om Prakash Yadav of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last parliamentary election from Siwan in 2014. 
 
Speaking of his time in jail, the RJD leader said that he was taking back two cartons full of books. &ldquo;I am an&nbsp;avid reader,&rdquo; he said. 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies)

Member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Shahabuddin was granted bail in a 2004 murder case of a witness

Member of India’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Mohammed Shahabuddin today walked out of prison on bail after 11 years. The RJD national committee member has been a four-time member of parliament (MP) and was sent to jail in 2005 after several pending cases against him were reopened. “For me, Lalu Prasad is the leader”, Shahabuddin said, speaking of the RJD chief after his release. Shahabuddin left for Siwan, his hometown in the east Indian state of Bihar, after he was let out of the Bhagalpur divisional jail on Wednesday. The Patna high court granted him bail in the murder case of a witness in the 2004 killing of two brothers. Shahabuddin’s wife Heena Sahab lost to Om Prakash Yadav of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last parliamentary election from Siwan in 2014. Speaking of his time in jail, the RJD leader said that he was taking back two cartons full of books. “I am an avid reader,” he said. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Indian politician Mohammed Shahabuddin released on bail after 11 years