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2024 Bangladesh interim government

An interim government in Bangladesh was formed on 8 August 2024, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024 due to student protests against the government. Following the dissolution of parliament on 6 August 2024, the interim government will remain in office until the holding of snap parliamentary elections. The cabinet is an extra-constitutional office.[1]

Interim Government of Bangladesh

22nd Cabinet of Bangladesh
Date formed8 August 2024
People and organisations
PresidentMohammed Shahabuddin
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Total no. of members17
History
PredecessorFifth Hasina ministry

Members

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List of Bangladeshi Leaders
Name Position Portrait Offices held
Mohammed Shahabuddin President   —
Muhammad Yunus Chief Adviser   —

The following people are also included in the government:[2][3][4][5][6]

Name Position before Offices held
Salehuddin Ahmed Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank Adviser for Finance and Planning
Asif Nazrul Faculty member of law at the University of Dhaka Adviser for the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
Md. Touhid Hossain Former Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Adviser for Foreign Affairs
Rizwana Hasan Chief Executive of BELA Adviser for the Environment and Forest
Nahid Islam Key co-ordinator of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Asif Mahmud Key co-ordinator of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement Adviser for Youth and Sports
M Sakhawat Hossain Retired Brigadier General of Bangladesh Army, former Election Commissioner of Bangladesh Adviser for Home Affairs
A F M Khalid Hossain Professor & Deputy Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh[7] Adviser for Religious Affairs
Nurjahan Begum Former acting managing director, Grameen Bank Adviser for Health and Family Welfare
Adilur Rahman Khan Former Deputy Attorney General of Bangladesh and founder of Odhikar Adviser for Industries
A. F. Hassan Ariff Former Attorney General of Bangladesh Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives
Farida Akhter Founding executive, UBINIG Adviser for Fisheries and Livestock
Sharmeen Murshid Chief Executive Officer of Brotee Adviser for Social Welfare
Supradip Chakma Chairman, Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board TBD
Bidhan Ranjan Roy Former Director-cum-Professor, National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital TBD
Farooq-e-Azam Veteran of Bangladesh Liberation War, Bir Protik TBD

Reactions

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Internal

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The nomination of Yunus, who accepted an offer to advise the interim government, has been supported by key figures in the student movement.[8][9]

International

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  •   China welcomed the formation of the interim government. A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said, "China has noted the establishment of an interim government of Bangladesh and welcomes this".[10]
  •   European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, "The EU looks forward to engaging with the new administration and to supporting this critical transition which should be part of a peaceful and inclusive process underpinned by good governance, democratic values and respect for human rights".[11]
  •   Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Yunus after he was sworn in as a chief of the interim government. Modi said, "We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities".[12][13]
  •   Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif wished Yunus great success in guiding Bangladesh towards a harmonious and prosperous future. He looks forward to work with him to deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Shaikh, Emran Hossain (2024-08-07). "Interim govt: What the law says". Dhaka Tribune.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Coordinators of anti-discrimination movement going to Bangabhaban". RTV News. 7 August 2024.
  4. ^ আলম, মো রাশেদুল. "অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারের সম্ভাব্য উপদেষ্টা যাঁরা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ "Who are the possible faces of the interim government of Bangladesh?". The Business Standard. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  6. ^ https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/354173/interim-govt-who-will-oversee-which-ministry
  7. ^ "Yunus-led interim govt sworn in". The Daily Star. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh protesters want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead government". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  9. ^ "Bangladesh crisis LIVE Updates: We have got independence for second time; we must protect this, says Muhammad Yunus". The Hindu.
  10. ^ "How China, India and the world reacted to Bangladesh's interim govt formation". Firstpost. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  11. ^ "Bangladesh: Statement by the High Representative on the new interim government | EEAS". www.eeas.europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  12. ^ "Modi congratulates Prof Yunus on becoming chief adviser of interim govt". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  13. ^ https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1821574094195769549
  14. ^ https://x.com/MMuizzu/status/1821871203573510146
  15. ^ https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/1821756753622516042
  16. ^ "Yunus says will head Bangladesh interim govt for snap elections". Anadolu Ajansı. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  17. ^ "Erdogan congratulates Yunus". The Daily Star. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  18. ^ "Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  19. ^ https://x.com/anwaribrahim/status/1821883256511590885
 

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