Interim government system of Bangladesh
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| Interim government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh | |
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| গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার | |
 Seal of the Chief Adviser | |
 Flag of the Chief Adviser | |
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| Style | His Excellency (Diplomatic) Honourable Chief Adviser (Informal) Honourable (Formal) |
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| Appointer | President of Bangladesh |
| Term length | No fixed time; until a general election is held and a new prime minister takes office. |
| Formation | Shahabuddin Ahmed: 9 December 1990 Muhammad Yunus: 8 August 2024 |
| First holder | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
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The interim government system of Bangladesh was established following the 1990 mass uprising resulting in the overthrow of President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, the interim government was led by Shahabuddin Ahmed.[1] It was revived again following the Student–People's uprising resulting in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting and fleeing from the country to India, which is being led by the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.[2]
Background
[edit]This first interim government system was formed on 9 December 1990, following the resignation ofHM Ershad. The second interim government was constituted on 5 August 5 2024 by the president of Bangladesh in consultation with several coordinators of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement and the Chief of Army Staff.[3][4] Subsequently, on August 8, an interim government was formed with Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser.[5][6][7][8] This system serves as the successor to the former caretaker government of Bangladesh.
It has no constitutional basis.[9] It has a constitutional obligation to hold elections between November 2028 and January 2029.[9]
Titles and roles
[edit]The titles and status of the members of Interim government are as follows:[10][11]
| Title | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Chief Adviser | Prime Minister of an elected government |
| Adviser | Minister of an elected government |
| Other Titles used in Yunus Ministry | |
| Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser | Status equivalent to Adviser/Minister |
| High Representative to the Chief Adviser | Status equivalent to Adviser/Minister |
| National Security Adviser | Status equivalent to Adviser/Minister |
| Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser | Status equivalent to Secretary/Senior Secretary or Adviser/Minister |
| Special Assistant | Status equivalent to Minister of State |
References
[edit]- ^ "A look back at caretaker governments throughout the years". The Business Standard. 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Interim govt formed upon SC nod". The Daily Star. 10 August 2024. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Student movement wants Yunus to head interim government". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh parliament dissolved as protesters back Nobel laureate Yunus to lead country". France 24. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Who's Who In Bangladesh's New Interim Govt As Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Flees Restive Nation?". News18. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh President says interim govt to be formed after dissolving parliament, orders release of ex-premier Khaleda Zia". PTI. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina resigned - president to form an interim government". Modern Diplomacy. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ a b Elahi, Khandakar Qudrat-I. (16 August 2024). "Bangladesh's Interim Government: What should be its tenure?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government". Al Jazeera. 8 August 2024.
- ^ Alamgir, Mohiuddin; Khan, Baharam (9 August 2024). "Yunus-led interim govt takes charge". The Daily Star.