Protests have erupted in Bangladesh, with hundreds of demonstrators attempting to storm the presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation. What triggered the unrest? As per a report by PTI,

Protests in Bangladesh have escalated with calls for President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation. Students initially protested against job discrimination but now demand a new constitution and ban on the Awami League's student wing.

In an interview with Bangla daily Manab Zamin last week, Shahabuddin said he did not have any documentary evidence of Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country on August 5 amidst student-led mass protests.

Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5 following protests by anti-discrimination Student Movement. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, 84, became Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Adviser on August 8.

Protesters demand President Shahabuddin’s resignation amid turmoil over his comments on former PM Hasina. Police clash with demonstrators in Dhaka.

In an interview with Bangla daily Manab Zamin last week, Shahabuddin said he does not have any documentary evidence of Hasina resigning as prime minister before she fled the country in August amidst student-led mass protests.

Protesters demand President Shahabuddin's resignation over comments on ex-PM Hasina, sparking clashes and political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Several hundred protesters on Tuesday tried to storm the presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation for his recent comment on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.