A. F. Hassan Ariff

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)[1] was a Bangladeshi lawyer, Attorney General of Bangladesh and adviser of the caretaker government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed.[2][3] He also served as an adviser to the 2024 Bangladesh interim government until his death.[4]

Career

In 1967, Ariff started his legal practice at the Calcutta High Court.[5]

Ariff started his legal practice in 1970 in Dhaka after moving to East Pakistan.[5]

From October 2001 to April 2005, Ariff served as the attorney general of Bangladesh.[5] He admitted abuses were taking place under section 54, which allowed the police to detain suspects without warrants.[6]

Ariff represented the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government in a case to close down Ekushey Television on 29 August 2002.[7]

From January 2008 to January 2009, Ariff served as the legal advisor to the Fakhruddin Ahmed led caretaker government.[5] He supported the creation of a National Security Council.[8] Under him, the Attorney general's office prosecuted high profile corruption cases against former Prime Ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina.[9] He represented the caretaker government in negotiating with Khaleda Zia in November 2008 to ensure participation in the next parliamentary elections.[10]

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.[11]

Ariff was an advisor to the Dhakeshwari National Temple Complex.[5] He was the lead of AF Hassan Ariff & Associates.[12]

Personal life and death

Ariff's son is Muaaz Ariff.[13] Muaaz was sued for domestic violence by his wife, Madhuri Akter Neela in June 2021.[13] Also accused in the case were Ariff, his wife, and daughter.[13]

Ariff died at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka, on 20 December 2024, at the age of 83.[14][15] Following his death, Government of Bangladesh announced a day of mourning.[16][17]

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. ^ a b c d e "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. ^ a b c "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.