[6] However, these later elections were widely criticized for lack of transparency, with opposition parties boycotting them and international observers alleging vote manipulation and suppression.

[15] On the early hours of 5 August 2024, the protests under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, along with thousands of other demonstrators, intensified their demand for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

[17] The protesters, chanting slogans and waving banners calling for the end of Hasina’s rule, were met by heavy security forces, including riot police and paramilitary units, who attempted to block their advance.

[22] Following the violence and key national points being overwhelmed by the protesters, reports started spreading of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight.

[29] The Anti-Discrimination Students Movement and other civil society groups, however, remained active, demanding systemic reforms, including changes to the electoral process and judiciary.

[33] On October 2024, during a conversation with Manab Zamin's Chief Editor, Matiur Rahman Chowdhury,[34] President Mohammed Shahabuddin quoted that, "I tried [to collect the resignation letter] many times but failed.

I told him that I too am looking for it,"[35]Citing concerns over the resignation of Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister, and the legality of the interim government as per the existing constitution.

[36] 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.