Mohammed Shahabuddin & Sheikh Hasina

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Resigned as president due to health issues, ending his tenure early. His departure removes a symbol of the previous Bangladesh — Awami League government.

Sheikh Hasina: Lost a key ally in high office as Shahabuddin resigned. Her planned return from exile in December faces increased political challenges.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Mohammed Shahabuddin, the President of Bangladesh, administered the oath of office to Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister and his ministers.

Sheikh Hasina: Sheikh Hasina, the former autocratic Prime Minister, was overthrown 18 months prior and her Bangladesh — Awami League party was barred from participating in the elections. She was sentenced to death in absentia.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Resigned as President on July 24 on health grounds, triggering the election.

Sheikh Hasina: Deposed prime minister living in India; Shahabuddin was her ally, and reports of his contact with her caused political speculation.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Resigned as president on health grounds, creating the vacancy that led to this election.

Sheikh Hasina: Deposed former prime minister whose ally Shahabuddin resigned; her Bangladesh — Awami League lost power in 2024.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Mohammed Shahabuddin, the President of Bangladesh, administered the oath of office to Tarique Rahman.

Sheikh Hasina: Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, resigned amid mass protests and is currently self-exiled in India.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Mentioned in context of an unconfirmed phone call with Sheikh Hasina; not directly involved in the invitation.

Sheikh Hasina: Mentioned in context of an unconfirmed phone call; not directly related to the invitation.

Mohammed Shahabuddin: Mohammed Shahabuddin, the President of Bangladesh, plans to resign after the February parliamentary election due to feeling humiliated by the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. His resignation highlights political instability in Bangladesh.