First Khaleda ministry
The First Khaleda ministry was the Government of Bangladesh during the 5th legislative session of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) following the 1991 Bangladeshi general election. It began on 20 March 1991 and but had to be sworn in again on 19 September after the 12th constitutional amendment took effect following a constitutional referendum. In accordance to the amendment, all executive powers were transferred from the president to the prime minister and thus Khaleda Zia became the first female head of government of Bangladesh.
First Khaleda ministry | |
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12th Council of Ministers of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh | |
| 20 March 1991 – 19 March 1996 | |
| Date formed | 20 March 1991 |
| Date dissolved | 19 March 1996 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Shahabuddin Ahmed |
| Prime Minister | Khaleda Zia |
| Total no. of members | 50 (Including the Prime Minister) |
| Member party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Bangladesh Awami League |
| Opposition leader | Sheikh Hasina |
| History | |
| Election | 1991 |
| Outgoing election | Feb 1996 |
| Legislature terms | 4 years, 365 days |
| Incoming formation | 5th Jatiya Sangsad |
| Outgoing formation | 6th Jatiya Sangsad |
| Predecessor | Shahabuddin |
| Successor | Khaleda II |
Following the February 1996 general election, boycotted by most of the opposition parties, Khaleda Zia's new ministry was formed on 19 March 1996.