Former president Md. Shahabuddin Chuppu said he was saddened and embarrassed after not receiving an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s 23rd president, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, at Bangabhaban on August 23, 2026. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, former chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, cabinet members, diplomats and senior officials, but Chuppu was absent.
A senior Cabinet Division official said there had been no government instruction to invite the former president. A Bangabhaban official said the Cabinet Division organized and managed the oath-taking event, while Bangabhaban acted as host. The official said no instruction had been received to reserve a seat for Chuppu.
Chuppu told the newspaper that his health had worsened, with swollen legs and difficulty walking, and sought prayers from the public. He resigned on July 24, citing serious illnesses including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney complications and autonomic neuropathy. He had served as president since April 2023.
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