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Govt sees no legal basis to arrest Shahabuddin Chuppu, says Home minister
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In a Nutshell:
- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad said Shahabuddin resigned due to health reasons and followed constitutional procedures.
- The minister said presidential immunity and privileges prevent criminal cases over actions taken during his tenure.
- Shahabuddin will receive security support and legal benefits for six months after leaving office.
Why it Matters
The government’s response addresses two issues that had fuelled political demands against Shahabuddin: calls for his arrest and reports of an alleged conversation with former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed rejected the phone call reports as baseless and said that there was no evidence to suggest otherwise.
What We Think
The central question now is whether the government’s explanation of constitutional protections is accepted by political groups demanding action against Shahabuddin. For now, the government has maintained that they will investigate any allegations outside his presidential role, including his former positions at the Anti-Corruption Commission and in banking administration, under existing laws.
