Interim government (Bangladesh)

This article is about the interim government system of Bangladesh. For the incumbent interim cabinet of Muhammad Yunus, see Yunus ministry. For his tenure as the chief adviser, see Interim government of Muhammad Yunus.

Not to be confused with Provisional Government of Bangladesh or Caretaker government of Bangladesh.

Interim government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকার
Seal of the Chief Adviser
Flag of the Chief Adviser
Incumbent Muhammad Yunus since 8 August 2024
Style	His Excellency (Diplomatic) Honourable Chief Adviser (Informal) Honourable (Formal)
Member of	Cabinet
Residence	Jamuna State Guest House
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;34 years ago (1990-12-09) Muhammad Yunus: 8 August 2024;15 months ago (2024-08-08)
First holder	Shahabuddin Ahmed

The interim government 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 July Revolution resulting in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and fleeing from the country to India, which is being led by the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. ^[2]

Background

This first interim government system was formed on 9 December 1990, following the resignation of Hussain Muhammad Ershad. The second interim government was constituted on 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.

Titles and roles

The titles and status of the members of Interim government are as follows: ^{[9] [10]}

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

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.com. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
4. "Bangladesh parliament dissolved as protesters back Nobel laureate Yunus to lead country". France 24. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
5. "Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
6. "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.
7. "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.
8. "Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina resigned - president to form an interim government". Modern Diplomacy. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
9. "Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government". Al Jazeera . 8 August 2024.
10. Alamgir, Mohiuddin; Khan, Baharam (9 August 2024). "Yunus-led interim govt takes charge". The Daily Star.