Virtual Bangladesh: Government: Past and Present

At diferent points in Bangladesh's history, the system of government has alternated between a presidential and parliamentary systems, with the latter being in force from 1991. In the latter system, the president is the nominal head of state and the prime minister is the head of government with executive powers. During Bangladesh's short history, it has been often ruled by the military under martial law. In some instances while the real power resided with the military establishment, the head of government was given the title Chief Martial Law Administrator (CMLA). In other instances, the military ruler himself acquired the title.

Presidents

Heads of Government