Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram received his first ceremonial salute and held his first official engagements at Bangabhaban on Monday after taking charge.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed paid tribute to martyred President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia by laying wreaths at their graves in Dhaka’s Zia Udyan on Sunday.

Acting President Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed paid his respects to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar on Sunday.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed begins his first day in office today Sunday July 26, with a busy schedule honoring national leaders before assuming his official duties at Bangabhaban.

Lalmohan, Bhola the birthplace of Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed erupted in celebration on Friday night following his reported elevation to Acting President of Bangladesh.

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad (Bir Bikram) has assumed the responsibilities of Acting President of Bangladesh following the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds.