Dhaka: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of acting outside the framework of the Constitution and orchestrating a conspiracy to remove him from office, intensifying political tensions in the country.
In remarks reported by local media, President Shahabuddin alleged that certain recent administrative and constitutional decisions were taken without adhering to established legal procedures. “The Constitution must be upheld at all times. No individual or authority is above it,” he said, according to reports by The Daily Star.
The president further claimed that there had been “deliberate efforts” to undermine his constitutional authority. “There appears to be a coordinated attempt to sideline the office of the President,” he was quoted as saying, though he did not provide detailed evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Supporters of interim leader Muhammad Yunus rejected the accusations, describing them as politically motivated. Sources close to Yunus told bdnews24.com that all decisions taken by the interim administration were “fully consistent with constitutional provisions and aimed at ensuring democratic stability.”
The developments come amid heightened political uncertainty in Bangladesh, where debates over constitutional authority and the role of the interim government have intensified in recent weeks.
Political analysts say the dispute could have significant implications for governance and the broader democratic process. “Institutional confrontation at this level is unprecedented in recent years and could deepen the ongoing political crisis,” a Dhaka based constitutional expert told local media.
Further official statements from both the President’s Office and the interim administration are expected in the coming days.
