Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation as President should not bring closure to public scrutiny of his presidency. Far from it. Shahabuddin was elected as an Awami League candidate with decades-long ties to the party. He never had political neutrality in the traditional sense of the word. His behavior during the last few months of Sheikh Hasina's tenure, during the July–August 20 civil unrest, and in connection with the transition of power deserves serious scrutiny of what he knew and what he allowed.
