A. F. Hassan Ariff (born 10 June 1941) is a Bangladeshi lawyer, former Attorney General of Bangladesh and Advisor of Caretaker Government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed.[1][2] He has been serving as an adviser to the 2024 Bangladesh interim government.[3]
A. F. Hassan Ariff | |
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এ. এফ. হাসান আরিফ | |
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| Adviser for Land | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2024 | |
| Chief Adviser | Muhammad Yunus |
| Preceded by | Narayon Chandra Chanda |
| In office 21 January 2008 – 6 January 2009 | |
| Chief Adviser | Fakhruddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Mainul Hosein |
| Succeeded by | Rezaul Karim Hira |
| Adviser for Civil Aviation and Tourism | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2024 | |
| Chief Adviser | Muhammad Yunus |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Yunus |
| Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives | |
| In office 9 August 2024 – 10 November 2024 | |
| Chief Adviser | Muhammad Yunus |
| Preceded by | Md Tazul Islam |
| Succeeded by | Asif Mahmud |
| Adviser for Law | |
| In office 10 January 2008 – 6 January 2009 | |
| Chief Adviser | Fakhruddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Mainul Hosein |
| Succeeded by | Shafique Ahmed |
| Adviser for Religious Affairs | |
| In office 10 January 2008 – 6 January 2009 | |
| Chief Adviser | Fakhruddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | A.S.M. Matiur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Shahjahan Mia (as State Minister) |
| 11th Attorney General of Bangladesh | |
| In office 14 October 2001 – 30 April 2005 | |
| President | Shahabuddin Ahmed A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Mahmudul Islam |
| Succeeded by | A. J. Mohammad Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1941 Calcutta, Bengal, British India |
| Education | LLB |
| Alma mater | |
Career
editIn 1967, Ariff started his legal practice at the Calcutta High Court.[4]
Ariff started his legal practice in 1970 in Dhaka after moving to East Pakistan.[4]
From October 2001 to April 2005, Ariff served as the attorney general of Bangladesh.[4] He admitted abuses were taking place under section 54, which allowed the police to detain suspects without warrants.[5]
Ariff represented the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government in a case to close down Ekushey Television on 29 August 2002.[6]
From January 2008 to January 2009, Ariff served as the legal advisor to the Fakhruddin Ahmed led caretaker government.[4] He supported the creation of a National Security Council.[7] Under him, the Attorney general's office prosecuted high profile corruption cases against former Prime Ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina.[8] He represented the caretaker government in negotiating with Khaleda Zia in November 2008 to ensure participation in the next parliamentary elections.[9]
In January 2018, Bangladesh Judicial Service Association criticized Ariff for signing a statement critical of the lower court judges disciplinary rules in relation to the Secretary, Ministry of Finance v. Masdar Hossain case.[10]
Ariff is an advisor to the Dhakeshwari National Temple Complex.[4] He is the lead of AF Hassan Ariff & Associates.[11]
Personal life
editAriff's son is Muaaz Ariff.[12] Muaaz was sued for domestic violence by his wife, Madhuri Akter Neela in June 2021.[12] Also accused in the case were Ariff, his wife, and daughter.[12]
References
edit- ^ "6 parties invited to talks with govt". The Daily Star. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Mirpur butcher Molla must die, says SC". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Yunus-led interim govt sworn in". The Daily Star. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Advisers to the interim government". The Daily Star. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Human Rights Watch BANGLADESH Ravaging the Vulnerable. Human Rights Watch. p. 15.
- ^ Pearson, Bryan (29 August 2002). "Ruling takes ETV off airwaves". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Kofmel, Erich (13 May 2016). Anti-Democratic Thought. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 978-1-84540-866-4.
- ^ "Ex-Bangladesh PM's trial halted". 6 February 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Govt talks in vain as BNP, AL won't budge". The Daily Star. 19 November 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "No dissatisfaction at judges' rules: Association". Prothomalo. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "A F Hassan Ariff". chambers.com. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Daughter-in-law of ex-B'desh AG alleges domestic violence". The Statesman. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.