Mohammed Shahabuddin

President of Bangladesh since 2023

Mohammed Shahabuddin (born 10 December 1949)[2] is a Bangladeshi lawyer and politician who is the 16th and current President of Bangladesh since 2023. He is a member of the Awami League. Before being elected president, he was a judge and commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission from 2011 to 2016.[3]


Mohammed Shahabuddin
মোহাম্মদ সাহাবুদ্দিন
Shahabuddin in 2023
16th President of Bangladesh
Assumed office
24 April 2023
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byMohammad Abdul Hamid
Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission
In office
14 March 2011 – 13 March 2016
PresidentMohammad Abdul Hamid
Succeeded byA. F. M. Aminul Islam
Personal details
Born (1949-12-10) 10 December 1949 (age 74)
Pabna, East Bengal, Pakistan (now Rajshahi, Bangladesh)
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyAwami League[1]
Spouse(s)
Rebecca Sultana
(m. 1972)
ResidenceBangabhaban
EducationMSc, LLB
Alma mater
  • Government Edward College
  • University of Rajshahi
Military service
Branch/serviceMukti Bahini
 ∟ Mujib Bahini
Years of service1971
Battles/warsBangladesh Liberation War

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