Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has accused President Mohammed Shahabuddin of lying about the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling it a violation of his oath.

Speaking at the Secretariat on Monday, Nazrul refuted the president’s recent claim that he never received Hasina's resignation letter. “In his national address on August 5 at 11:20 pm, with three armed forces chiefs standing behind him, the president confirmed receiving and accepting the resignation,” Nazrul said.

He added that following Hasina’s resignation, the president sought guidance from the Supreme Court's Appellate Division under Article 106 of the Constitution. The court's opinion, which was forwarded to the president’s office, acknowledged Hasina’s resignation, advising the formation of an interim government.

Displaying the president’s signature on an official note, Nazrul emphasized, “The president accepted the Supreme Court’s opinion and proceeded to form the interim government.”

The law advisor criticized the president’s recent denial as “self-contradictory” and a breach of constitutional duty. “His eligibility to hold office is now questionable. The constitution provides for action if a president displays misconduct or lacks the mental or physical capacity to serve,” he noted.

Nazrul warned that the advisory council will review the president’s fitness for office if he insists on his current position. The controversy erupted after the president stated in an interview with Manabzamin, “I’ve heard that she resigned, but I don’t have any documentary evidence.”