Caretaker government of Bangladesh

Caretaker government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার
Seal of the Chief Adviser
Flag of the Chief Adviser
Term length3 months (Or until another General Election is held)
Formation26 March 1996 (1996-03-26) (original)
First holderMuhammad Habibur Rahman
(1996)
Final holderFakhruddin Ahmed
(2007-2009)
Abolished10 May 2011 (2011-05-10) (original)
December 17, 2024 (2024-12-17) (revival)

A caretaker government of Bangladesh, (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার) is a non-political interim government in Bangladesh tasked with organizing free and fair general elections. The Chief Adviser, the head of government in lieu of the Prime Minister, is appointed by the President. The Chief Advisor appoints other advisers, who act as ministers. The appointments are intended to be nonpartisan.

The caretaker government is only permitted to make necessary policy decisions, and may not contest the elections.