Former President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to leave Bangabhaban today and move to his residence in Gulshan. Meanwhile, Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed is expected to begin official duties at Bangabhaban shortly.
Under the law, an outgoing president is entitled to remain at Bangabhaban for up to one month after leaving office.
However, Shahabuddin has completed preparations to vacate the presidential residence. Speaking to various media outlets, he confirmed that he plans to leave Bangabhaban today.
Last Friday afternoon, he submitted his resignation letter to Speaker of Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.
After receiving the resignation letter, the Speaker announced the development at a press conference held in the oath-taking room of the Jatiya