A longstanding anecdote recalls Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed’s observation following the 1991 constitutional amendment – that the President would be left with little to do but visit shrines after powers were shifted. This story resurfaces as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a key opposition leader, approaches the final six months of his term. His period will be seen as a test of his neutrality and leadership amidst a complex political landscape. The amendment itself significantly altered the balance of power, diminishing the President’s role. The article implicitly suggests potential challenges to maintaining a peaceful transition and reflects on the limited agency sometimes afforded to heads of state. It raises questions about the duties and influence of political figures as terms conclude.