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A. F. Hassan Ariff
এ. এফ. হাসান আরিফ
Ariff in 2024
Adviser for Land
In office
22 August 2024 – 20 December 2024
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Preceded byNarayon Chandra Chanda
In office
21 January 2008 – 6 January 2009
Chief AdviserFakhruddin Ahmed
Preceded byMainul Hosein
Succeeded byRezaul Karim Hira
Adviser for Civil Aviation and Tourism
In office
10 November 2024 – 20 December 2024
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Preceded byFaruk Khan
Adviser for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives
In office
9 August 2024 – 10 November 2024
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Preceded byMd Tazul Islam
Succeeded byAsif Mahmud
Adviser for Law
In office
10 January 2008 – 6 January 2009
Chief AdviserFakhruddin Ahmed
Preceded byMainul Hosein
Succeeded byShafique Ahmed
Adviser for Religious Affairs
In office
10 January 2008 – 6 January 2009
Chief AdviserFakhruddin Ahmed
Preceded byA.S.M. Matiur Rahman
Succeeded byShahjahan Mia (as State Minister)
11th Attorney General of Bangladesh
In office
14 October 2001 – 30 April 2005
PresidentShahabuddin Ahmed
A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury
Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar
Iajuddin Ahmed
Preceded byMahmudul Islam
Succeeded byA. J. Mohammad Ali
Personal details
Born(1941-06-10)10 June 1941
Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India
Died20 December 2024(2024-12-20) (aged 83)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
EducationLLB
Alma mater

A. F. Hassan Ariff (10 June 1941 – 20 December 2024) was a Bangladeshi lawyer, Attorney General of Bangladesh and adviser of the caretaker government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed. He also served as an adviser to the 2024 Bangladesh interim government until his death.

Career

In 1967, Ariff started his legal practice at the Calcutta High Court.

Ariff started his legal practice in 1970 in Dhaka after moving to East Pakistan.

From October 2001 to April 2005, Ariff served as the attorney general of Bangladesh. He admitted abuses were taking place under section 54, which allowed the police to detain suspects without warrants.

Ariff represented the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government in a case to close down Ekushey Television on 29 August 2002.

From January 2008 to January 2009, Ariff served as the legal advisor to the Fakhruddin Ahmed led caretaker government. He supported the creation of a National Security Council. Under him, the Attorney general's office prosecuted high profile corruption cases against former Prime Ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina. He represented the caretaker government in negotiating with Khaleda Zia in November 2008 to ensure participation in the next parliamentary elections.

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.

Ariff was an advisor to the Dhakeshwari National Temple Complex. He was the lead of AF Hassan Ariff & Associates.

Personal life and death

Ariff's son is Muaaz Ariff. Muaaz was sued for domestic violence by his wife, Madhuri Akter Neela in June 2021. Also accused in the case were Ariff, his wife, and daughter.

Ariff died at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka, on 20 December 2024, at the age of 83. Following his death, Government of Bangladesh announced a day of mourning.

References

  1. অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারের উপদেষ্টা হাসান আরিফ মারা গেছেন. BBC Bangla (in Bengali). 20 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  2. "6 parties invited to talks with govt". The Daily Star. 14 May 2008. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. "Mirpur butcher Molla must die, says SC". bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  4. "Yunus-led interim govt sworn in". The Daily Star. 8 August 2024. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Advisers to the interim government". The Daily Star. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. Ravaging the Vulnerable. Human Rights Watch. p. 15.
  7. Pearson, Bryan (29 August 2002). "Ruling takes ETV off airwaves". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 August 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  8. Kofmel, Erich (13 May 2016). Anti-Democratic Thought. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 978-1-84540-866-4.
  9. "Ex-Bangladesh PM's trial halted". 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  10. "Govt talks in vain as BNP, AL won't budge". The Daily Star. 19 November 2008. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  11. "No dissatisfaction at judges' rules: Association". Prothomalo. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  12. "A F Hassan Ariff". chambers.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Daughter-in-law of ex-B'desh AG alleges domestic violence". The Statesman. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  14. "Adviser Hassan Ariff passes away". The Business Standard. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  15. "Adviser Hassan Ariff passes away". The Daily Star. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  16. "Death of Hassan Ariff: State mourning today". New Age. 22 December 2024.
  17. "State mourning declared for late Adviser Hasan Arif on Monday". The Financial Express. 22 December 2024.

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