Former Bangladesh Bank Governor and economist, Professor Mohammad Farashuddin, has described the caretaker government system as “purely” bureaucratic maladministration. He commented that by relying on this system, politicians are effectively demonstrating a lack of confidence in themselves, which is by no means a positive indicator. Mohammad Farashuddin made these comments while delivering his address as […]
The then Awami League government enacted the 15th Amendment, which contained sweeping changes to the Constitution, including abolishing the caretaker government system. Passed by Parliament on 30 June 2011, the amendment brought about 54 structural changes to the Constitution. After the Awami League government was ousted from power in the July mass uprising, two separate […]
He said, the election atmosphere was festive and the security arrangements were tight. Apart from the recovery of bombs and some isolated incidents, there was no major violence. However, after the voting there were reports of attacks and looting targeting the houses of BNP supporters in various parts of the country. Campaigning was conducted following […]
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdur Rahman initiated an unscheduled discussion in Parliament regarding Sheikh Hasina's homecoming (on May 7, 2007) during the 1/11 government. The Prime Minister said that many advisors of the caretaker government also advised him not to return to the country. “We (caretaker government and advisers) will do whatever is necessary to […]
In a virtual speech, Ali Riaz, distinguished professor of politics and government at Illinois State University, said the country held elections in three phases while institutions gradually eroded. Professor Rashed Al Mahmood Titumir of Dhaka University's Department of Development Studies observed that a club of businessmen was sharing public assets among themselves. Former Cabinet Secretary […]
“How do they (BNP and Jamaat alliance) want this? There was a caretaker government in the 2008 election and they got only 30 seats while the Awami League got 233 seats. They should remember this,'' she said. The Prime Minister said it is a fact that whenever AL remains in power people get food, shelter […]
He said, there is no caretaker government in any country in the world, but the so-called caretaker government system continues in Pakistan. AL General Secretary said that the difference between the two countries is that foreign powers, especially the western world, raise their voice loudly on Bangladesh elections, but there is no enthusiasm in the […]
Awami League adopted different strategies in three consecutive elections. His strategy in 2014 was to keep BNP away from the elections. In 2018, the ruling party entered into talks with the BNP. When our political parties talk, we do not get to hear the entire conversation happening behind the scenes. They don’t even reveal everything. […]
Law Minister Anisul Haq has ruled out the possibility of holding any talks on the caretaker government system, saying the initiation of any discussions now depends on the nature of the proposal. He gave this statement while talking to journalists at the Secretariat on Thursday. Asked if there was any scope for talks with the […]
Another reason for the crisis of confidence in the Election Commission is the mysterious defeat of the outgoing Mayor Mr. Monirul Haq in the Cumilla City Corporation elections by the results of the last four centers which came several hours after the polls closed using EVMs. , In the same election, AKM Bahauddin MP was […]
