Bangladesh President Alleges Constitutional Violations and Marginalization by Former Interim Leader Yunus

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin accused former interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of sidelining the presidency and violating constitutional norms during the 18-month interim government. Shahabuddin alleged Yunus failed to inform him about foreign visits, agreements—including a Bangladesh-US trade deal—and key state decisions, while blocking his foreign trips and reducing his public role. He described attempts to remove him through unconstitutional means, which were resisted by military leaders and political allies, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Shahabuddin characterized the period as one of political isolation and efforts to create a constitutional vacuum.