Legal notice seeks removal of President over remarks on July uprising
The notice was issued on behalf of Bhola resident Abdullah Al Mahmud by Barrister ASM Shahriar Kabir
A Supreme Court lawyer has sent a legal notice to the government seeking the removal of President Mohammad Shahabuddin, alleging that his recent remarks dishonoured the July Revolution and amounted to a breach of his constitutional oath.
The notice was issued on behalf of Bhola resident Abdullah Al Mahmud by Barrister ASM Shahriar Kabir and sent to the cabinet secretary, the secretary of the parliament secretariat and the law secretary, the lawyer confirmed yesterday.
According to the notice, the president gave an interview to the daily Kaler Kantho on 20 February, which was published on 23 February 2026. It alleges that the interview disrespected the spirit of the July uprising, contained fabricated statements and undermined the legitimacy of the interim government formed in line with public will.
The notice further claims that the president suppressed information regarding alleged foreign nationality and business interests abroad, and questioned his past role as chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, raising allegations of politically motivated cases against BNP leaders, including the late Arafat Rahman Koko.
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Citing these grounds, the notice argues that the president has lost the moral and legal authority to continue in office and to inaugurate the first session of the 13th Parliament. It demands that steps be taken within 24 hours to appoint a new president in accordance with the constitution.
Failing compliance, the sender warned of further legal action, including the filing of a writ petition.
