President Md. Shahabuddin left Dhaka for London on the morning of May 9, 2026, to undergo follow-up medical treatment and health examinations. His flight, Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ regular commercial service BG-201, departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:45 a.m. Senior officials, including the Law Minister Md. Anisul Huq, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Yusuf S.Y. Ramadan, and British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, were present at the airport to see him off.

The President is accompanied by members of his family, his medical team, a staff nurse, and officials from Bangabhaban. According to the report, Shahabuddin had previously undergone cardiac bypass surgery in Singapore in October 2023. Following medical advice, he will now complete necessary health tests at a specialized hospital in the United Kingdom.

The President is expected to return to Bangladesh on May 18, 2026, after the completion of his medical procedures.