Bangladesh Supreme Court restores non‑partisan caretaker government
Change
On November 20, 2025, the Bangladesh Supreme Court restored the election‑time non‑partisan caretaker government provision.
Why it matters
A full seven‑member Appellate Division led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the order restoring the caretaker provision inserted by the 13th amendment of 1996. The judgment overturned a 2011 apex court decision, finding that earlier ruling was tainted by cited errors. The court specified phased implementation of the restored system and stated it would not apply to the planned 13th parliamentary polls in February 2026. The caretaker mechanism was previously used in 1996 and in two subsequent elections overseen by retired chief justices within a 90‑day window.
Implications
- • The 2011 apex court judgment that annulled the caretaker provision is set aside, removing that judicial precedent.
- • The restored caretaker mechanism involves retired chief justices overseeing elections within a 90‑day window.
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