Interim government system of Bangladesh

Not to be confused with Provisional Government of Bangladesh.
Interim government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের অন্তর্বর্তী সরকার
Seal of the Chief Adviser
Flag of the Chief Adviser
since 8 August 2024
StyleHis Excellency
(Diplomatic)
Honourable Chief Adviser
(Informal)
Honourable
(Formal)
Member of
Residence
AppointerPresident of Bangladesh
Term lengthNo fixed time; until a general election is held and a new prime minister takes office.
FormationShahabuddin Ahmed:
9 December 1990; 34 years ago (1990-12-09)
Muhammad Yunus:
8 August 2024; 4 months ago (2024-08-08)
First holderShahabuddin Ahmed
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The interim government system of Bangladesh was established following the 1990 Mass uprising resulting President Hussain Muhammad Ershad's resignation, which was led by Shahabuddin Ahmed.[1] It was revived again following the Student–People's uprising resulting Prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, which is being led by the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.[2]

Background

This first interim government system was confirmed on 9 December 1990 after HM Ershad Resignation and the second interim government system was confirmed on August 5, 2024, by the President of Bangladesh in coordination with several coordinators of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement and the Chief of Bangladesh Army.[3][4] Subsequently, on August 8, an interim government was formed with Muhammad Yunus as the chief adviser after taking the oath.[5][6][7][8] This system is the successor of the former Caretaker government of Bangladesh.

It has no constitutional basis.[9] It has a constitutional obligation to hold elections between November 2028 to January 2029.[9]

Titles and roles

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

References

  1. ^ "A look back at caretaker governments throughout the years". The Business Standard. 8 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Interim govt formed upon SC nod". The Daily Star. 10 August 2024. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Student movement wants Yunus to head interim government". bdnews24. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh parliament dissolved as protesters back Nobel laureate Yunus to lead country". France 24. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. ^ "Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  6. ^ "Who's Who In Bangladesh's New Interim Govt As Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Flees Restive Nation?". News18. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  7. ^ "Bangladesh President says interim govt to be formed after dissolving parliament, orders release of ex-premier Khaleda Zia". news.abplive.com. PTI. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina resigned - president to form an interim government". Modern Diplomacy. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  9. ^ a b Elahi, Khandakar Qudrat-I. (2024-08-16). "Bangladesh's Interim Government: What should be its tenure?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  10. ^ "Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government". Al Jazeera. 8 August 2024.
  11. ^ Alamgir, Mohiuddin; Khan, Baharam (2024-08-09). "Yunus-led interim govt takes charge". The Daily Star.