Yunus ministry

"Yunus interim government" and "Interim government of Bangladesh" redirect here. For the leadership of the government, see Interim government of Muhammad Yunus. For the overview of the government system, see Interim government system of Bangladesh.
Yunus ministry

Interim government of Bangladesh
8 August 2024 – present
Muhammad Yunus
Date formed8 August 2024 (52 days ago) (2024-08-08)
People and organisations
PresidentMohammed Shahabuddin
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Total no. of members24
Member partyIndependent
Status in legislatureDissolved
History
Election-
Outgoing electionTBA
PredecessorHasina V

An interim government led by the Muhammad Yunus ministry was formed on 8 August 2024 in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024 amid nationwide student and public protests against the government. Following the dissolution of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad on 6 August 2024, the interim cabinet will remain in office until a new Prime Minister is appointed after a snap general election. The government, like the previous non-caretaker government interim administrations (in 1975 and 1990), is extra-constitutional. However, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh affirmed the legality of the stopgap government on 9 August 2024, citing the urgent need to manage state affairs and address the constitutional vacuum,[1][2][3] similar to previous cases. The main pledge of his ministry is organize a constituent assembly to draft and adopt a new, democratic and inclusive constitution, ensuring the inviolability of human dignity.[4]

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to Yunus and his council of advisers at Bangabhaban on 8 August 2024.[5] The cabinet currently consists of 1 chief adviser, 19 advisers and 4 special assistants to the chief adviser. The Jamuna State Guest House is serving as the official residence of the Chief Adviser.[6]

  1. ^ "Dr Yunus-led interim govt legal: SC". The Business Standard. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  2. ^ Shaikh, Emran Hossain (7 August 2024). "Interim govt: What the law says". Dhaka Tribune.
  3. ^ "Interim government headed by Yunus is legal, says Supreme Court". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Constituent assembly to be convened for charter reform: Nahid". Archived from the original on 24 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Yunus to stay at State Guest House Jamuna after taking oath". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 8 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Yunus to stay at State Guest House Jamuna after taking oath". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 8 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.