Bangladesh swears in new president ahead of election FMTNews FMTWorld
Mohammed Shahabuddin was elected by lawmakers in February after the ruling Awami League party nominated him.
“He was sworn in as the 22nd president of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh today,” Shampad Barua, secretary of the president, told AFP. The election comes as the country faces mounting protests over the next general election, scheduled to be held in January 2024. If Hasina was forced to resign or the protests descend into chaos, the otherwise largely ceremonial presidential office could end up playing a bigger role. Although he enjoys few powers in his new position, Shahabuddin now oversees the military.
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