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The '''Chief Adviser of Bangladesh''' is the head of the [[2024 Interim government of Bangladesh|interim government]], tasked with overseeing the transition between elected governments.<ref>https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/parliament/353947/interim-govt-what-the-law-says</ref> This role is crucial during periods of political instability or when regular elections cannot be held.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20240810073631/https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/court/supreme-court-legitimises-interim-govt-912966</ref> 

== History ==
The position of Chief Adviser was first established in 1991 through the 13th amendment to the [[Constitution of Bangladesh]]. This system was introduced to ensure free and fair elections following the end of military rule under [[Hussain Muhammad Ershad]]. The Chief Adviser is typically a politically neutral figure, often a retired Chief Justice, appointed to lead the [[Caretaker Government of Bangladesh|caretaker government]]. 

== Recent Developments ==
In 2024, [[Muhammad Yunus]] was appointed as the Chief Adviser after Prime Minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] resigned and fled the country amid a student-led uprising.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/pm-modi-asks-bangladesh-chief-advisor-to-protect-hindus-minorities/ar-AA1oVKZu?ocid=BingNewsSerp</ref> Yunus’s appointment marked a significant moment in [[Bangladesh]]’s political history, emphasizing the need for neutral leadership during times of crisis.<ref>https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/situation-in-bangladesh-brought-under-control-reports-of-attacks-on-minorities-exaggerated-yunus-informs-modi/</ref> 

== References ==
[[Category:Bangladesh]]
[[Category: Government]]
{{Portal Bangladesh}}