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The scope of caretaker government was defined in the 13th constitutional amendment. There were six options for the appointment of Chief Advisor, with the President being the last. The caretaker government had to hold elections within 90 days, and hand over power to the newly-elected government within
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formed a caretaker government. Chief Justice K.M. Hasan was unable to fill the role of Chief Advisor; according to the Awami League, the outgoing government — controlled by Zia's BNP — appointed Hasan as Chief Justice to influence the caretaker government. The dispute resulted in violent unrest and
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A cartoon from the caretaker government period of Bangladesh in 2007 that describes the massive arrest of corrupt politicians. Cartoon by
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120 days. It was responsible for maintaining day-to-day government operations, routine duties, and organizing general elections.
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The caretaker government is only permitted to make necessary policy decisions, and may not contest the elections.
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formed a new caretaker government in January 2007 supported by the
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For the incumbent transitional government formed after the
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the cancellation of the January 2007 general election.
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