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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has dismissed allegations against former president Mohammed Shahabuddin, stating the government has found no legal basis to pursue them. Ahmed emphasized that Shahabuddin's resignation and subsequent actions were in line with constitutional requirements.

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The Constitution requires the president to submit his resignation to the Speaker. He did so, the Speaker accepted it, and temporarily assumed the responsibilities of the president. Everything was done in accordance with the law.

"The Constitution requires the president to submit his resignation to the Speaker. He did so, the Speaker accepted it, and temporarily assumed the responsibilities of the president. Everything was done in accordance with the law," Ahmed told reporters. He acknowledged the opposition's right to protest and voice concerns but maintained that their allegations lacked sufficient grounds for government consideration.

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Ask them why they want him arrested.

When questioned about demands for Shahabuddin's arrest, the minister retorted, "Ask them why they want him arrested." He also addressed potential allegations from Shahabuddin's prior roles at the Anti-Corruption Commission and Islami Bank, stating that any documented issues would be processed according to existing laws.

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If any matter from that time was documented, it will proceed in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations and the law.

Ahmed further highlighted that Shahabuddin, as former president, benefits from constitutional immunity for actions performed during his tenure. "Under the Constitution, he enjoys privilege and immunity for actions taken during that period, and no criminal case can be filed against him in any court in relation to those matters," he explained. The government also assured that Shahabuddin would receive all legally mandated security and benefits as a former head of state.

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Under the Constitution, he enjoys privilege and immunity for actions taken during that period, and no criminal case can be filed against him in any court in relation to those matters.