The Supreme Court has restored the caretaker government system

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today reinstated the caretaker government system, allowing several civil appeals tied to the issue.

“In a unanimous decision, the civil appeals are allowed, and the civil review petitions are disposed of accordingly,” read the brief verdict delivered this morning by the full bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed.

The apex court had set today for announcing the verdict after holding hearings over ten consecutive days.

Earlier, on August 27, 2025, the Appellate Division granted leave to appeal against its 2011 judgment that had declared the 13th Amendment—introducing the caretaker government system—unconstitutional.

Today’s ruling follows hearings on multiple review petitions seeking to restore the 13th Amendment and revive the caretaker system.

Four review petitions were filed by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, five prominent citizens including SUJAN Secretary Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, and another individual petitioner. All petitions were heard together.