On Tuesday, October 22, hundreds of demonstrators attempted to storm the presidential palace in Dhaka, demanding Shahabuddin's resignation in response to his comments about Hasina, reigniting the debate over the circumstances of her departure.

Witnesses and footage from the scene captured protesters clashing with police as they were blocked from entering Bangabhaban, the presidential residence. The police resorted to firing sound grenades, and army troops later intervened, sending additional police officers into the palace. The situation calmed somewhat when the military used loudspeakers to urge protesters to leave the area.

According to reports from The Business Standard, which cited hospital sources, two individuals were injured by gunfire when security forces tried to prevent protesters from breaking through barricades at the presidential palace. Additionally, one person was hurt by a sound grenade intended to disperse the crowd.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which played a crucial role in Hasina's ousting, gathered at Central Shaheed Minar, demanding Shahabuddin's resignation. They have set a seven-day ultimatum for his removal and outlined five key demands, including the abolition of Bangladesh's 1972 Constitution.

"Our first demand is the immediate repeal of the pro-Mujib (Bangladesh’s founding leader) 1972 Constitution, which has enabled Chuppu (the president's nickname) to remain in office," stated Hasnat Abdullah, a coordinator of the movement. Speaking at a large rally at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, Abdullah emphasized that a new constitution must be created in light of the upheaval expected in 2024. He warned that protesters would return to the streets in full force if the government failed to meet their demands by the end of the week.

Various other groups joined the protests on Tuesday alongside the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, with gatherings at prominent locations such as Dhaka University, Shaheed Minar, and Bangabhaban.