2024 Bangladesh Interim Government
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Interim Government of Bangladesh | |
|---|---|
 Interim Government of Bangladesh | |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Head of government | Muhammad Yunus (to be appointed) |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Fifth Hasina ministry |
An interim government in Bangladesh is set to be formed following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024 due to student protests against the government. The President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin, confirmed that an interim government would be formed as soon as possible.[1][2][3][4] Following the dissolution of parliament, the interim government will remain in office until the holding of snap parliamentary elections.
Possible members
[edit]It was reported that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus had been approached to be the head of the interim government.[5]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Shahabuddin | President of Bangladesh |
| Muhammad Yunus | Chief Adviser of Bangladesh |
It was reported that interim government is to be formed comprising of:[6][7]
| Name | Position before | Position in government |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Salimullah Khan | Faculty member at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh | |
| Dr. Asif Nazrul | Journalist and faculty member of law at the University of Dhaka | |
| Retired Justice Md. Abdul Wahhab Miah | Former Chief Justice of Bangladesh | |
| Retired General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan | Former Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh | |
| Retired Major General Syed Iftekhar Uddin | Former Inspector General of Prisons | |
| Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya | Economist and former Permanent representative to the United Nations | |
| Matiur Rahman Chowdhury | Journalist and chief editor of Manab Zamin | |
| Retired Brigadier General M Sakhawat Hossain | Former Election Commissioner of Bangladesh | |
| Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman | Economist and chairperson of Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee | |
| Retired Justice M A Matin | Former Judge at the Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh |
The following people were also included in the government: [8][9]
| Name | Position before | Position in government |
|---|---|---|
| Salahuddin Ahmed | Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank | |
| Retired General Jahangir Alam Chowdhury | Former Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh | |
| Sara Hossain | Barrister and director of Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust | |
| Dr. Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury | Former Chairman of Bangladesh National River Conservation Commission | |
| Professor Eqramul Hoque | Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | |
| Dr. Mahfuzul Haque | Former Environment Secretary, Government of Bangladesh | |
| Md. Touhid Hossain | Former Foreign Secretary, Government of Bangladesh | |
| Fouzul Kabir Khan | Former Power Secretary, Government of Bangladesh | |
| Muhammad Nurul Huda | Former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
| Retired Lieutenant General Md. Mainul Islam | Former Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) | |
| Nurul Kabir | Editor of the New Age | |
| Retired Major General Golam Helal Morshed Khan | Chairman of Muktijoddha Sangsad | |
| Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan | Pro-VC of Independent University | |
| Dr. Badiul Alam Majumder | Former Secretary of Citizens for Good Governance | |
| Dr. Shahdeen Malik | Lawyer | |
| Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur | Director of the think tank Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh | |
| Professor Ananda Kumar Saha | Former Pro-VC of University of Rajshahi | |
| Dr. Pinaki Bhattacharya | Paris based physician, Sorbonne University alumni and pro-communist online activist | |
| Chakma Rani Yan Yan | Advisor to the Chakma Circle Chief | |
| Prajesh Chakma | Chakma representative | |
| Shahidul Alam | Photographer and journalist | |
| Major General ANM Muniruzzaman | ||
| Syeda Rizwana Hasan | Attorney | |
| Allama Mufti Delawar Hussain | General Secretary of Mufti Board Bangladesh |
Reactions
[edit]The nomination of Yunus, who accepted an offer to advise the interim government, has been supported by key figures in the student movement.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bangladesh army announces interim government after PM Sheikh Hasina flees". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Bangladesh President says interim govt to be formed after dissolving parliament, orders release of ex-premier Khaleda Zia". news.abplive.com. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina resigned - president to form an interim government". Modern Diplomacy. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Meet Muhammad Yunus, Nobel prize winner, who can become new leader of Bangladesh after..." DNA India. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Hasina To Leave For London From Delhi's Hindon Airport, Seeks Asylum: Sources". Times Now. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Interim government to take over Bangladesh shortly – Who will head the new govt?". Financialexpress. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Coordinators of anti-discrimination movement going to Bangabhaban". RTV News. 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh protesters want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead government". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-06.