Yunus ministry
Interim government of Bangladesh
8 August 2024-present
Muhammad Yunus
Date formed	8 August 2024; 16 days ago (2024-08-08)
People and organisations
President	Mohammed Shahabuddin
Chief Adviser	Muhammad Yunus
Total no. of members	21
Member party	Independent
Status in legislature	Dissolved
History
Election	-
Outgoing election	TBA
Predecessor	Hasina V

An interim government led by the Yunus ministry was formed on 8 August 2024 in Bangladesh, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 3 days prior in the face of nationwide student-public protests against the government. Following the dissolution of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad on 6 August, the interim cabinet will remain in office until a new prime minister takes over after a snap general election. The government, like the non-CtG interim governments in the country's past, is extra-constitutional, but the constitutional non-partisan caretaker government system was abolished from the constitution as well by the Awami League regime in 2011. However, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh affirmed the legality of the stopgap government on 9 August 2024 "in the urgent need to run the state affairs to fill in the constitutional vacuum in the state".^[1][2][3]

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to Yunus and his council of advisers at Bangabhaban on 8 August 2024.^[4] The government currently has 20 advisers and one chief adviser. The Jamuna State Guest House is being used as the official residence of the chief adviser, as the Gonobhaban, which was previously used by the prime minister as her official residence, was vandalized by protesters on 5 August 2024.^[5]

The non-cooperation movement,^[a] also known as the one-point movement,^[b] was a protest against the Government of Bangladesh, initiated within the framework of the 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement. The sole demand of this movement was the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet.^[6][7]

Although initially limited to the goal of reforming quotas in government jobs, the movement snowballed into a mass anti-government uprising after the deaths of several protesters. The movement was also fueled by ongoing socio-economic and political issues, including the government's mismanagement of the national economy, rampant corruption by government officials, human rights violations, allegations of undermining the country's sovereignty by Sheikh Hasina, and increasing authoritarianism and democratic backsliding.^{[8][9][10][11][12]}

On 3 August 2024, coordinators of the Anti-discrimination Students Movement announced a one-point demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister and her cabinet and called for "comprehensive non-cooperation".^[13][14] The following day, violent clashes broke out, resulting in the deaths of 97 people, including students. The coordinators called for a long march to Dhaka to force Hasina out of power on 5 August. That day, a large crowd of protesters made its way through the capital.^[15] At around 3:00 p.m. (UTC+6), Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India, her government's biggest ally.^[16] Widespread celebrations and violence occurred following her removal, while the military and President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the formation of an interim government led by economist and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.^[17] Meanwhile, Indian media was seen engaging in a widespread disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing Bangladesh, following Hasina's resignation and departure to India.^[18][19]

The following lists the chief adviser and the special assistant(s) to the chief adviser:

The following lists the advisers of the interim government:^{[21][22][23][24][25]}

There was significant concerns regarding the legality of an interim government, considering that the Constitution of Bangladesh currently does not allow for interim governments to exist, and the Constitution forbids ouster clauses, following the doctrine of basic constitutional structure. In essence, this means there is no law or ruling that could make this interim government legally legitimate.

Previously interim governments were possible and Constitutional under Bangladeshi law before 2012, because of the 13th Amendment but the Awami League government repealed the Amendment in 2011.^[27] With the Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country without announcing a replacement,^[28][29] this creates an impossible situation for the Bangladeshi legal system because it can no longer account for transfers of power without elections since the 2011 changes. The repealement of the 13th Amendment makes it legally impossible for Caretaker governments like Yunus' to exist. That being said, the Appellate Division of the Bangladeshi Supreme Court has acknowledged the necessity of the Yunus government and ruled in favour of what essentially amounts to the wording of the 13th Amendment prior to its suspension: “The Appellate Division opined that in accordance with Article 106 of the Constitution, an interim government can be formed with a chief advisor and a few other advisors in the absence of parliament.” as per Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan.^[30] Hassan himself a staunch supporter of the ousted Awami League, has since resigned as Chief Justice.^[31]

Regardless of the technical illegality of a non-Party interim (caretaker) government, due to extremely broad popular support and lack of legal alternatives other than an equally illegitimate military junta, Yunus was sworn in on the night of August 8, 2024.^[32][33] Yunus' government enjoys broad international support and is seen as legitimate by the international community, with many heads of state and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of other nations having congratulated Yunus upon having been sworn in as the new Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh.^[34][35][36]

• The nomination of Yunus, who accepted an offer to advise the interim government, has been supported by key figures in the student movement.^[37][38] Anti-discrimination student movement coordinator Nahid Islam (who later became an adviser to the interim government) said on 6 August 2024,

  We have decided that the interim government would be formed in which internationally renowned Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, who has wide acceptability, would be the chief adviser

  — Nahid Islam, ^[39]

• Former Member of National Parliament and business leader A.K. Azad said in his response, "The businessmen have full support for the interim government headed by Dr Muhammad Yunus. We hope, first of all, they will rebuild the broken law and order system as soon as possible. The police force will be reinstated so that they can ensure law and order.' He also mentioned that the innocent students who were killed indiscriminately should be investigated by a special committee immediately and tried by a special court.
• Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad-Inu) president Hasanul Haque Inu and general secretary Shirin Akhtar said in a statement that

  "The primary and main task of the interim government is to bring back normalcy and peace in public life by restoring law and order in the country immediately. Let there not be a single incident of loss of life, attack and destruction of property in the country."

  — Hasanul Haq Inu & Shirin Akhter

• Bangladesh Awami League Leader Mahbubul Alam Hanif has congratulated the interim government, which has taken the oath of office after the ouster of the government led by the party, through a Facebook post.He also urged the government to take strict measures to stop killings, looting and arson attacks across the country.

• Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Mélanie Joly welcomed the inauguration of the interim government in Bangladesh led by Dr. Yunus.^{[citation needed]}
• Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said, "China has noted the establishment of an interim government of Bangladesh and welcomes this".^[40]
• 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".^[41] Leader of Opposition of India Rahul Gandhi & Cheif Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee also congratulated Yunus on being sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government.^[42]
• A spokesperson for the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope to strengthen Bangladesh–South Korea relations with the interim government.^[43]
• Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh congratulates and extends full support to Dr Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh.^{[citation needed]}
• Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Yunus on his appointment as Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh.^[44]
• President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu congratulated Yunus on his appointment as the Chief Adviser of the interim government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.^[45]
• President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulates Yunus and his interim Government of Bangladesh.^{[citation needed]}
• The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the interim government of Dr. Yunus.^[46] Prime Minister Dick Schoof also congratulated Dr. Yunus, stating, "Our countries enjoy long-standing and cordial ties. I look forward to supporting your interim government and further deepening our cooperation."^[47]
• Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif wished Yunus great success in guiding Bangladesh towards a harmonious and prosperous future. He looks forward to working with him to deepen cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh.^[48]. Many leaders of Opposition Party Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf(PTI) also congratulates Interim Government of Bangladesh.
• President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Yunus.^[49] Erdoğan described Yunus as "a friend of Islam and Turkey", adding that "Turkey will continue to provide support in this turbulent time".^[50]
• Spokesperson for the United States Department of State Matthew Miller told reporters: "We welcome Dr. Yunus's call for an end to the recent violence and we stand ready to work with the interim government and Dr. Yunus as it charts a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh."^[4]
• President of France Emmanuel Macron congratulated Dr Yunus & extends full support to Dr Yunus-led interim govt Of Bangladesh.^{[citation needed]}
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer Welcomed the Interim Government of the Bangladesh and He pledges support to Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh.^{[citation needed]}

• 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".^[51]
• An alliance of 255 revolutionary groups and civil society organizations in Myanmar published an open letter congratulating the establishment of the interim government and appealed to Yunus to collaborate with and support the National Unity Government of Myanmar against the State Administration Council.^[52][53]

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