Protest erupts in front of Bangabhaban demanding president's resignation

A protest demanding the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin took place in front of Bangabhaban on Tuesday afternoon. 

Multiple organizations, carrying banners, gathered in front of the presidential palace to voice their demands. Protesters blocked the adjacent streets around 5:30 PM, chanting slogans against the president. 

Various groups, including 'Inkilab Manch', 'Raktim July-24', '36 July Parishad', 'Ziaur Rahman Samaj Kalyan Parishad', and 'Fascism Resistance Student-Public Platform', staged separate demonstrations under their respective banners.

The protest started at 2:00 PM in front of Bangabhaban's main gate with demonstrators loudly calling for the president to step down. In response, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) tightened security around Bangabhaban and nearby areas. A large number of police officers, army APCs, and water cannons were deployed to manage the situation.

Around 8 PM the protest intensified when they tried to enter breach the security barricades of the Bangabhaban. The attempt forced the law enforcers to hurl sound grenades and baton charges to disperse the crowd, preventing any unauthorized entry into the presidential residence.

The protest follows an interview with 'Manabzamin' editor Matiur Rahman, President Shahabuddin revealed that while he heard about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, he had not received any formal documentation confirming it. 

He admitted, "Despite my best efforts, I was unable to obtain the resignation letter. Perhaps she didn�t have the time."

Following these remarks, the call for the president's resignation has intensified.