Yunus’s actions totally illegal: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin exposes dark plots
Yunus’s actions totally illegal: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin exposes dark plots
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has broken his silence after 1.5 years, exposing what he described as “illegal” actions by Muhammad Yunus during the interim administration. In an exclusive interview with Bangla daily *Kaler Kontho*, Shahabuddin revealed how Yunus attempted to sideline him, the last functioning constitutional authority after Sheikh Hasina’s fall in August 2024.
Shahabuddin recounted how his foreign tours were blocked twice, including invitations from Kosovo and Qatar, and how he was kept in the dark about the Bangladesh-US trade deal signed under Yunus’s watch. He described the October 22, 2024 night when mobs surrounded Bangabhaban demanding his removal, calling it “terrifying.”
Interestingly, Shahabuddin said he received support from BNP leaders, who assured him of constitutional continuity. He praised BNP chief and current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as “sincere and cordial,” a statement that may secure his position until his tenure ends in April 2028. He also noted unwavering backing from the military chiefs, who told him: “Your defeat means the defeat of the armed forces. We will prevent this at any cost.”
Shahabuddin accused Yunus of disregarding constitutional obligations, failing to brief him on foreign trips, and passing ordinances unnecessarily. He claimed Yunus’s regime deliberately tried to erase his presence from public recognition.
The revelations paint a picture of an interim government operating outside constitutional norms, with Yunus allegedly consolidating power while sidelining the presidency. Shahabuddin’s account not only highlights the fragility of Bangladesh’s political transition but also underscores the BNP’s role in stabilizing the constitutional order. His survival, backed by BNP and the military, suggests he may remain a pivotal figure in Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape.
