New govt likely to be formed by 17-18 Feb after election: CA press secy
“Considering the highest level of urgency, the entire process could be completed within three days," says Shafiqul Alam.
Following the 13th national election on 12 February, the newly elected government could be formed and take office by 17-18 February, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said.
The interim government plans to complete the process within the shortest possible time after the election, he said while responding to questions at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka today (5 February), following a meeting of the Advisory Council.
He said that members of parliament will take their oaths immediately after the election, after which power will be handed over to the elected government as quickly as possible.
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"Considering the highest level of urgency, the entire process could be completed within three days -- meaning the new government could assume office on 15, 16, or 17-18 February," said Shafiqul.
Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad said the government has already made its position clear that after the election, authority will be handed over to the elected representatives as soon as possible.
He said claims that the interim government will remain in power for 180 working days are entirely misleading and politically motivated, adding that there is no scope to mislead the public.
Azad further said the government has consistently stated from the beginning that it will step aside after handing over state responsibilities to the party that secures a majority following the election, which is scheduled to be held along with a referendum on the July National Charter (Reform of Constitution) Implementation Order 2025 same day.
He said the discussion surrounding the 180 working days primarily relates to elected MPs carrying out responsibilities not only as lawmakers but also as members of the Constituent Assembly to address reform-related issues, particularly determining the language of the July Charter and the clauses and sub-clauses of related reforms.
The current interim government will have no role in this process, he added.
