[5][6] This movement, initiated by student-led organizations, has intensified due to widespread frustration with political corruption, government mismanagement, and a perceived erosion of democracy under the Awami League's rule.

[7][8] On August 6, 2024, in response to a national uprising, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the 12th Jatiya Sangsad and announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

[11] Later on October, during a conversation with Manab Zamin's Chief Editor, Matiur Rahman Chowdhury,[12] the President quoted that, "I tried [to collect the resignation letter] many times but failed.

[14] Following the remarks, interim government's Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Asif Nazrul said, "The president's statement that he did not receive Sheikh Hasina's resignation letter is a lie, and it is a violation of his oath.

He added, while she was initially expected to deliver a formal resignation letter at Bangabhaban, the approach of protesters near Ganabhaban reportedly necessitated her departure from the location.