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The '''Chief Adviser of Bangladesh''' is the head of the [[2024 Interim government of Bangladesh|interim government]], tasked with overseeing the transition between elected governments.<ref>https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/parliament/353947/interim-govt-what-the-law-says</ref> This role is crucial during periods of political instability or when regular elections cannot be held.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240810073631/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/court/supreme-court-legitimises-interim-govt-912966</ref> | The '''Chief Adviser of Bangladesh''' is the head of the [[2024 Interim government of Bangladesh|interim government]], tasked with overseeing the transition between elected governments.<ref>https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/parliament/353947/interim-govt-what-the-law-says</ref> This role is crucial during periods of political instability or when regular elections cannot be held.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240810073631/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/court/supreme-court-legitimises-interim-govt-912966</ref> {{Infobox official post|post=Chief Adviser|body=Government of Bangladesh|native_name=প্রধান উপদেষ্টা|insignia=Government Seal of Bangladesh.svg|insigniasize=120px|insigniacaption=Government Seal of Bangladesh|flag=Flag of Bangladesh.svg|flagsize=120px|flagcaption=Flag of Bangladesh|image=|imagesize=|alt=|imagecaption=|incumbent=Position abolished|acting=|incumbentsince=|department=|style=His Excellency|type=Head of the Caretaker Government|status=Abolished|abbreviation=|member_of=Caretaker Government of Bangladesh|reports_to=|residence=Gonobhaban|seat=Dhaka, Bangladesh|nominator=|appointer=President of Bangladesh|appointer_qualified=|termlength=90 days (maximum)|termlength_qualified=|constituting_instrument=Constitution of Bangladesh|precursor=Prime Minister of Bangladesh|inaugural=Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman|formation=1996|first=Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman|last=Fakhruddin Ahmed|abolished=2011|superseded_by=Prime Minister of Bangladesh|succession=|unofficial_names=|deputy=|salary=|website=|footnotes=}} | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
The position of Chief Adviser was first established in 1991 through the 13th amendment to the [[Constitution of Bangladesh]]. This system was introduced to ensure free and fair elections following the end of military rule under [[Hussain Muhammad Ershad]]. The Chief Adviser is typically a politically neutral figure, often a retired Chief Justice, appointed to lead the [[Caretaker Government of Bangladesh|caretaker government]]. | The position of Chief Adviser was first established in 1991 through the 13th amendment to the [[Constitution of Bangladesh]]. This system was introduced to ensure free and fair elections following the end of military rule under [[Hussain Muhammad Ershad]]. The Chief Adviser is typically a politically neutral figure, often a retired Chief Justice, appointed to lead the [[Caretaker Government of Bangladesh|caretaker government]]. | ||
== Recent Developments == | ==Recent Developments== | ||
In 2024, [[Muhammad Yunus]] was appointed as the Chief Adviser after Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] resigned and fled the country amid a student-led uprising.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/pm-modi-asks-bangladesh-chief-advisor-to-protect-hindus-minorities/ar-AA1oVKZu?ocid=BingNewsSerp</ref> Yunus’s appointment marked a significant moment in [[Bangladesh]]’s political history, emphasizing the need for neutral leadership during times of crisis.<ref>https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/situation-in-bangladesh-brought-under-control-reports-of-attacks-on-minorities-exaggerated-yunus-informs-modi/</ref> | In 2024, [[Muhammad Yunus]] was appointed as the Chief Adviser after Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] resigned and fled the country amid a student-led uprising.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/pm-modi-asks-bangladesh-chief-advisor-to-protect-hindus-minorities/ar-AA1oVKZu?ocid=BingNewsSerp</ref> Yunus’s appointment marked a significant moment in [[Bangladesh]]’s political history, emphasizing the need for neutral leadership during times of crisis.<ref>https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/situation-in-bangladesh-brought-under-control-reports-of-attacks-on-minorities-exaggerated-yunus-informs-modi/</ref> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Bangladesh]] | [[Category:Bangladesh]] | ||
[[Category: Government]] | [[Category: Government]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:39, 10 February 2025
The Chief Adviser of Bangladesh is the head of the interim government, tasked with overseeing the transition between elected governments.[1] This role is crucial during periods of political instability or when regular elections cannot be held.[2]
| Chief Adviser | |
|---|---|
| Native Name | প্রধান উপদেষ্টা |
| Incumbent | Position abolished |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Type | Head of the Caretaker Government |
| Status | Abolished |
| Member of | Caretaker Government of Bangladesh |
| Residence | Gonobhaban |
| Seat | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Appointer | President of Bangladesh |
| Term Length | 90 days (maximum) |
| Constituting Instrument | Constitution of Bangladesh |
| Precursor | Prime Minister of Bangladesh |
| Inaugural | Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman |
| Formation | 1996 |
| First | Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman |
| Last | Fakhruddin Ahmed |
| Abolished | 2011 |
| Superseded By | Prime Minister of Bangladesh |
History
The position of Chief Adviser was first established in 1991 through the 13th amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh. This system was introduced to ensure free and fair elections following the end of military rule under Hussain Muhammad Ershad. The Chief Adviser is typically a politically neutral figure, often a retired Chief Justice, appointed to lead the caretaker government.
Recent Developments
In 2024, Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the Chief Adviser after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid a student-led uprising.[3] Yunus’s appointment marked a significant moment in Bangladesh’s political history, emphasizing the need for neutral leadership during times of crisis.[4]
References
- ↑ https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/parliament/353947/interim-govt-what-the-law-says
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240810073631/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/court/supreme-court-legitimises-interim-govt-912966
- ↑ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/pm-modi-asks-bangladesh-chief-advisor-to-protect-hindus-minorities/ar-AA1oVKZu?ocid=BingNewsSerp
- ↑ https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/situation-in-bangladesh-brought-under-control-reports-of-attacks-on-minorities-exaggerated-yunus-informs-modi/