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According to intelligence sources in India, the move is equivalent to establishing a dictatorial regime in Bangladesh’s Dhaka
With no fixed term, the caretaker administration will be in power until a new prime minister is appointed by the 13th parliament. (File)
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, has received provisional approval for its Interim Government Ordinance, 2024, which will give it more powers.
The new ordinance will make sure the interim government’s actions between the formation of the new parliament and the appointment of the prime minister will be legally valid.
With no fixed term, the caretaker administration will be in power until a new prime minister is appointed by the 13th Parliament.
THE CHANGES
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh or any other court cannot question the validity of any action taken by the government. No lawsuits can be filed regarding actions taken by the interim government. The ordinance provides a legal foundation for the exercise of executive powers and declaration of a state of emergency.
The government has mentioned reforms in different areas, including constitutional reforms.
Elections must occur within 90 days after parliament is dissolved, with a possible extension of 90 additional days.
The term of the interim government remains unspecified, with varying estimates ranging from 18 months to the end of 2025.
DICTATORIAL REGIME: INDIAN INTEL SOURCES
According to intelligence sources in India, the move is equivalent to establishing a dictatorial regime in Dhaka.
“The idea is clear that every human or inhuman action is valid in Bangladesh. They want to curb human rights and courts will not see their actions,” said sources, adding, “We have seen dictatorial regimes in the world, including in our immediate neighbour Pakistan, but no one does it by passing ordinance.”