First Khaleda Cabinet | |
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11th Council of Ministers of Bangladesh | |
20 March 1991 | |
Date formed | 20 March 1991 |
Date dissolved | January 1996 |
People and organisations | |
Head of government | Khaleda Zia |
Total no. of members | 33 |
Member party | |
Opposition party | Bangladesh Awami League |
Opposition leader | Sheikh Hasina |
History | |
Election(s) | 5th Parliament |
Predecessor | Shahabuddin |
Successor | Habibur |
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The following table is the list of Ministers.
Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | Ref | |
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Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications | 20 March 1991 | September 1991 | BNP | [4] | ||
Ministry of Water Resources | 20 March 1991 | January 1996 | BNP | [20] | ||
Ministry of Religious Affairs | 20 March 1991 | 30 March 1996 | BNP | [4] |
Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | Ref | |
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Ministry of Shipping | 20 March 1991 | January 1996 | BNP | [21] |
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