In the remarks, made prior to his assumption of the presidential office, he expressed his deep respect and sentiments toward the then-Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina.

In the viral clip, Shahabuddin can be heard saying, "For the past three months, whenever I went to offer my salam (respectful greetings) to the Honorable Prime Minister, she would not accept it. I could not touch the dust of her feet, and I had mixed feelings—wondering why she wouldn't accept my salam! I realized later that at that very time, my name as the president was already embedded in her mind. The Prime Minister made the right choice."

Since his resignation, the video has resurfaced and spread rapidly across social media platforms. It is currently generating widespread discussion, criticism, and diverse reactions across various quarters.

However, the video is not a recent recording. It dates back to the period before Md. Shahabuddin officially took charge as the country's president. The archival footage has simply been thrust back into the spotlight as netizens reshare it in the wake of his recent resignation.