Received Mishti’s resignation, effective from today: Speaker Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad

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Speaker Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has confirmed receiving the resignation letter of Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti, Member of Parliament from the reserved women's seat, and stated that it takes effect starting today.

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, informed that he has received the resignation letter of BNP Member of Parliament Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti from the reserved women’s seat. He stated that in accordance with constitutional provisions, her parliamentary seat became vacant immediately upon receipt of the resignation letter.

The Speaker made these remarks at an urgent press conference organized in the tunnel of the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday (October 1).

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad stated that Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti, Member of Parliament for Reserved Women's Seat No. 23, came to his office and submitted her written resignation. Per constitutional rules, her seat became vacant immediately after the letter was received. He added that the resignation letter would be forwarded to the Election Commission.

The Speaker said, "This resignation will be effective starting today."

In response to a journalist's question regarding whether any reason was mentioned in the resignation letter, the Speaker stated that under parliamentary rules, members of parliament do not specify reasons when resigning.