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998:. The government suppressed political activity to try to restore stability. In the spring, it started to work on corruption cases, charging 160 persons, including both party leaders, other politicians, civil servants and businessmen for actions going back to the late 1990s. The nation has had an extreme reputation for corruption under both the major political parties. In addition, some observers speculated that the caretaker government was trying to force both party leaders into exile to stabilise the country and reduce the political polarisation. The CTG also charged Sheikh Hasina with alleged murder for the deaths of four persons during protests in the fall of 2006. The High Court held that Khaleda Zia could not be charged under emergency law for events that happened prior to the emergency, but on appeal in September 2007, the
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were incorporated by amendment in 1996 into the constitution. It stipulates that the Chief
Advisor position (with the status of Prime Minister) is filled by the appointment of the last retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He appoints a maximum of ten advisors (with the status of ministers) to assist in managing the government. The caretaker government runs all the state's affairs during the 90-day interim, including conducting the nationwide parliamentary elections. During this interim period, the Defense Ministry's charge is transferred to the country's
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1075:, were also considered. Aziz was Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) at that time. The Awami League complained about him in that position, so did not accept him for CA. Justice Haq was disqualified as he had been appointed Chairman of the Judicial Training Institute by the immediate past BNP government. Having held a for-profit office is a disqualification for the CA. In addition, BNP opposed his nomination as CA.
1332:, was sworn in as the new Chief Advisor. He appointed five advisors on 13 January to form the new interim government. When he was officially named as the head of the caretaker government, he lifted the curfew. The state of emergency was continued, suspending some basic rights provided by the constitution, such as the freedom of movement, assembly, and speech to limit protests and disruptive political activity.
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1158:, to explain the military's concerns. Given the Awami League's withdrawal from the elections, they believed that supporting a one-sided election might threaten the armed forces continued participation in UN peacekeeping missions – UNPKO, which they valued. In addition, they were worried about threatened terrorist violence from
1179:, a prominent banker, would quickly be appointed Chief Advisor to replace Iajuddin Ahmed. All of them were the violation of the constitution and when chief advisor or prime minister resigns the whole advisory council or cabinet is deemed to be resigned what Advisor Mukhlesur Rahman Chowdhury categorically pointed out.
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also deleted some sentences, which were derogated remarks against the country to justify the military intervention, written by Lt. Gen. Moeen in the president's speech broadcast on 11 January 2011. Moeen's main pillar of 11 January 2007 military coup was then
Military Secretary to the President (MSP)
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supported Aminul Karim and misled former prime minister
Khaleda Zia on this. Initially. Mrs Zia was convinced by Advisor Chowdhury, but later she took side of Rumi. But what she did not realise that once loyal this army officer had already betrayed with her. Although Rumi was posted long five years
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The political crisis in
Bangladesh has severely jeopardised the legitimacy of the electoral process. The announced cancellation of numerous international observation missions is regrettable. The United Nations has had to suspend all technical support to the electoral process, including by closing
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has decided to suspend its
Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Bangladesh covering the parliamentary elections on 22nd January. The European Commission has recalled the long-term observers already on the ground, and will not deploy the other phases of its observation mission, which was due to be
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misled
Khaleda Zia with the help of Aminul Karim to implement Moeen's plan to capture Presidency. In addition, Amin (popularly known as Bihari Amin as he was a settler from India's Bihar Province) informed the US diplomats that the Director General for National Security Intelligence, Maj. Gen. Md.
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At the end of BNP's 2001–2006 term, BNP tried to assign K. M Hasan as Chief
Advisor of the caretaker government. By this, BNP tried to influence the results of the election. Seeing this Awami League questioned the neutrality of him. The immediate past Chief Justice, who was in line to become Chief
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According to
Bangladesh's unique system, at the time of national parliamentary elections, which must be held within ninety days of dissolving a parliament, a caretaker government is entrusted to oversee the process and manage in the interim. First established in an informal way, the CTG provisions
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The Awami League agreed to take part in the elections, but demanded that
Iajuddin Ahmed make mass changes to the administration to free it from what they called the BNP's politicisation. They also demanded that a new and accurate voter list be compiled. The BNP also had its own issues against the
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At the backdrop against the situation, the former Chief
Justice K. M. Hasan declined to take the job of Chief Advisor (CA), citing health reasons. However, according to the provision, the constitutional obligations must be performed without fear and favour. Hindering this sacred responsibility is
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After holding power for more than a year, the CTG decided to hold local elections in some locations on 4 August 2008. The main parties criticised this as unconstitutional. General elections were held on 29 December 2008, when the Awami League and its Grand Alliance won two-thirds of the seats in
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On 3 January 2007, the last day possible, the Awami League declared that they and their allies would boycott the election. The withdrawal added to the political uncertainty and more violent protests resulted, in which hundreds had already been injured. These actions had devastating, disruptive
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administration. The BNP government increased the chief justice's retirement age in an unconstitutional way to bias the appointment of the head of the caretaker government. CTG manages the government during the interim 90-day period and parliamentary elections. Political conflict began with the
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allied with BNP, asked the CTG not to extend date of submission of nominations for candidates, as requested by Awami League, as his candidates had filed on time. At Sheikh Hasina's demand, a presidential advisor negotiated with the Election Commission to gain a two-day extension for filing of
1095:, serving since 2002. He took it on in addition to his regular responsibilities, which under the caretaker government included the Defense Ministry. Iajuddin Ahmed formed a government, appointing ten advisors to a council to act as ministers. He appointed his press spokesman, the journalist
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In 2007, the caretaker government pursued graft and corruption charges against both major party leaders and some of their senior staff, trying to clean up the country, which was notorious for corruption. It filed charges against 160 politicians, civil servants, and businessmen, including
1217:, an incident of smuggling to a militant organisation based in India.) The President's remaining CTG advisor, M Mukhlesur Rahman Chowdhury, was also relieved of his duties. The cable noted that both men were believed to be paths of influence from Khaleda Zia and the BNP.
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On 11 January 2007, the military intervened to support the caretaker government of President Iajuddin, who had already declared a state of emergency. He accepted the resignations of most of his advisors. He also resigned as Chief Advisor, being replaced on 12 January by
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newspaper wrote, "It is fairly apparent that it was done under pressure from the army because of the threat that the country could lose its peacekeeping role" with the United Nations, which was both prestigious and lucrative in terms of payment to the country.
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nominations On 23 December 2006, all political parties joined the planned elections of 22 January 2007. The last day of nomination filing was extended to 26 December 2006 to accommodate all political parties, as requested by Sheikh Hasnna to Mukhles Chowdhury.
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ruled that the Zia trial should proceed. Near the end of 2008, the caretaker government moved to restore democratic government and held elections in December. The Awami League and Grand Alliance won by a two-thirds majority, and formed a government in 2009.
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of Khaleda Zia's tenure with her, she was under surveillance by him as well. During those days, he intercepted her personal life. Ironically, an army group including him, tried to publish a Nikahnama (marriage document) of his once boss in
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After extensive negotiations as the CTG tried to bring all the political parties to the table and had an agreement for a scheduled election, on 3 January 2007, the Awami League said that it and the other parties of its Grand Alliance would
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directed his Presidential Advisor to organise meetings with the four major political parties representing parliament, but the parties were unable to agree on an appointment for Chief Advisor, Although five men were considered.
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The "bitter rivalry" between the Awami League and BNP has affected the nation for the last two decades, Although their political positions are not so far apart. The parties are led by women who represent assassinated leaders:
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Within hours, President Ahmed announced his resignation as chief advisor and postponed the scheduled election. Prior to his resignation, he accepted the resignations of nine of the ten advisors of the caretaker government.
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Bangladesh is one of the most politically polarised countries in the world, even though the actual policy differences between the two largest parties do not amount to anything significant.
1168:), which had set off 300 bombs in August 2005. They wanted a neutral government established until "fair, free and credible elections" could be held in which all parties participated.
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to be held on 22 January 2007. They complained about the lack of an accurate voters list. More widespread violence and political rioting followed.
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1029:. With uncertainty about who would be appointed as CA, Awami supporters led protests and violence beginning on 28 October, popularly known as the
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1788:"United Nations Says Bangladesh Political Crisis Jeopardizes Electoral Legitimacy, Urges All Parties To Refrain From Violence, Seek Compromise"
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establish a roadmap to free and fair elections." It also wanted the interim government to tackle corruption and economic reform.
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1698:"General Moeen Purge 1/11 Key Players in Power Struggle To Regain Supremacy"
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operations, as conditions for a credible vote did not exist. The EU said,
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its International Coordination Office for Election Observers in Dhaka.
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Bangladesh: Introduction of the caretaker government in October 2006
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activists allegedly beat and killed members of an opposing party.
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parliament. The BNP and its four-party alliance, including
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On the same day as the UN and EU withdrawal, Chief Advisor
1835:"Bangladesh army calling the shots amid turmoil: analysts"
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1561:"12 killed, 2,000 hurt as violence hits country"
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1415:"Is Bangladesh heading towards disaster?"
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1967:"The coup that dare not speak its name"
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2391:Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
1944:from the original on 30 September 2009
1923:, 16 July 2007, accessed 29 April 2013
1376:Restoration of parliamentary democracy
1224:"reconstitute the election commission,
913:2006–2008 Bangladeshi political crisis
18:2006-2008 Bangladeshi political crisis
1813:The coup that dare not speak its name
1794:from the original on 20 December 2007
1427:from the original on 14 November 2019
191:Liberal Democratic Party (Bangladesh)
7:
2668:2000s coups d'état and coup attempts
1738:from the original on 15 January 2007
1708:from the original on 3 November 2013
1617:Rakib Hasnet Suman (6 August 2012).
96:is replaced as the Chief Adviser by
2255:Centre for Research and Information
1934:"Bangladesh to hold local election"
1898:"Opposition welcomes B'desh U-turn"
1790:. United Nations. 11 January 2007.
1482:from the original on 5 January 2020
1446:"Opposition welcomes B'desh U-turn"
1921:Hindustan Times (New Delhi, India)
1768:from the original on 13 March 2007
1598:from the original on 13 March 2014
1470:"Renewed violence hits Bangladesh"
1308:President Ahmed appointed Justice
1300:reported this action as a form of
1227:develop a credible voter list, and
974:, since 1981 has been head of the
223:Caretaker government of Bangladesh
43:29 October 2006 – 29 December 2008
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1728:"Observers shun Bangladeshi vote"
1667:Ishaan Tharoor, "General Command"
1629:from the original on 4 March 2016
1413:Rahman, Waliur (8 January 2007).
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1043:Formation of caretaker government
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1619:"Khaleda admits 2006 'mistake'"
1161:Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh
928:, a role which devolved to the
2703:Military history of Bangladesh
1988:, E-Bangladesh, 3 October 2007
1981:Bangladesh Election Commission
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2443:International Crimes Tribunal
2324:7 March Speech of Bangabandhu
1336:Corruption and murder charges
142:Bangladeshi Political Parties
2596:Prime Minister of Bangladesh
2578:Vice President of Bangladesh
1247:immediately suspended their
948:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
921:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
713:Parliamentary constituencies
167:Bangladesh Nationalist Party
123:system by parliament in 2011
2370:Sheikh Mujib Administration
1870:"State of emergency report"
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1171:In the near term, Justice
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179:Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami
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2463:Criticism of Awami League
2426:2004 Dhaka grenade attack
2334:Bangladesh Liberation War
2184:Central Working Committee
2065:Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
2059:Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani
1328:, who had worked for the
1262:Alexander Graf Lambsdorff
1211:Rezzaqul Haider Chowdhury
994:, who had worked for the
924:alleged appointment of a
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196:Islami Jatiya Oikya Front
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27:Caretaker government term
2549:Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem
2416:1988 Chittagong massacre
2341:Independence Declaration
2307:Agartala Conspiracy Case
2071:Abdur Rashid Tarkabagish
1903:14 November 2019 at the
1818:19 February 2007 at the
1529:"The October 28 déjà vu"
1451:14 November 2019 at the
1116:effects on the economy.
1000:Bangladesh Supreme Court
664:Administrative divisions
559:Leader of the Opposition
2518:President of Bangladesh
2474:Presence in governments
2039:Bangladesh Awami League
1875:14 January 2007 at the
1856:5 November 2009 at the
1105:Hussain Muhammad Ershad
1080:Mahmudul Amin Chowdhury
1014:President of Bangladesh
236:Bangladesh Armed Forces
155:Bangladesh Awami League
114:Bangladesh Awami League
2623:(1996–2001; 2009-2024)
2543:Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad
2537:Mohammad Mohammadullah
2346:Provisional Government
2172:Internal Organisations
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100:but remains President.
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2525:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
2248:Related organisations
2123:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
2083:Muhammad Qamaruzzaman
2077:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
1976:Bangladesh government
1672:29 April 2013 at the
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1134:Military intervention
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972:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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2531:Abu Sayeed Chowdhury
2421:Caretaker government
2158:Sayed Ashraful Islam
2091:(Convenor) (1977–78)
2089:Syeda Zohra Tajuddin
1032:logi boitha movement
1027:caretaker government
917:caretaker government
848:Bangladeshi diaspora
466:Mohammed Shahabuddin
206:Jatiya Party (Manju)
2615:Muhammad Mansur Ali
2458:Sheikh–Wazed family
2238:Mohila Awami League
2181:National Conference
2111:General secretaries
1764:. 11 January 2007.
1734:. 11 January 2007.
1702:Countercurrents.org
1594:. 11 October 2011.
1478:. 28 October 2006.
1257:European Commission
1249:election monitoring
943:Logi Boitha Andolan
718:Election commission
619:Metropolitan courts
603:High Court Division
550:Leader of the House
2683:2008 in Bangladesh
2678:2007 in Bangladesh
2673:2006 in Bangladesh
2302:Six point movement
2232:Swechasebak League
2228:(Trade union wing)
1654:, 30 November 2006
1507:The Times of India
1367:state of emergency
1292:state of emergency
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1140:state of emergency
1119:As the BBC noted,
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598:Appellate Division
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2527:(1971–1972; 1975)
2507:Ataur Rahman Khan
2436:Logi Boitha Rally
2410:Sheikh Hasina Era
2381:Second Revolution
2292:Language Movement
2282:Two-nation theory
2234:(Volunteers wing)
1181:Mukhles Chowdhury
1073:Md. Hamidul Haque
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830:Visa requirements
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631:Syed Refaat Ahmed
512:Local governments
407:Law of Bangladesh
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