Second Ataur ministry
Seventh cabinet of East Pakistan
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The Second Ataur ministry was the seventh cabinet formed in East Pakistan, the former eastern province of Pakistan. It was formed under the leadership of Ataur Rahman Khan, leader of the Awami League (AL), following the dissolution of the short-lived Second Abu Hussain Sarkar ministry. The ministry lasted approximately two and a half months before being succeeded by the equally short-lived Third Sarkar ministry.
Second Ministry of Ataur Rahman Khan | |
|---|---|
 7th Cabinet of East Pakistan | |
| 1958 | |
| Date formed | 1 April 1958 |
| Date dissolved | 18 June 1958 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | |
| Chief Minister | Ataur Rahman Khan |
| No. of ministers | 10 |
| Total no. of members | 10 |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority 195 / 309 (63%) |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Abu Hussain Sarkar |
| History | |
| Election | 1954 |
| Outgoing election | 1946 |
| Legislature term | 2nd East Pakistan Provincial Assembly |
| Predecessor | Sarkar II |
| Successor | Sarkar III |
Background
On 31 March 1958, the provincial governor A. K. Fazlul Huq dismissed Chief Minister Ataur Rahman Khan, leader of the Awami League (AL), bringing about the dissolution of the First Ataur ministry. On the same day, the governor invited Abu Hussain Sarkar, leader of the Krishak Sramik Party (KSP), to form the Second Abu Hussain Sarkar ministry, and Sarkar was sworn in as chief minister. The central government thereupon dismissed the governor[1][2] and appointed Muhammad Hamid Ali as acting governor of East Pakistan. On 1 April 1958, Ali invited Khan to form a new cabinet, and the Second Ataur ministry was sworn in.[3] Portfolios were distributed among the ministers on 2 April 1958.[4]
Dissolution
On 18 June 1958, the cabinet fell following a vote of no confidence passed by opposition parties in the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly, including the KSP.[5] The following day, acting governor Sultanuddin Ahmad invited Sarkar to form a new cabinet, which he accepted.[6] The Third Sarkar ministry was accordingly sworn in on 20 June 1958.[7]
Members
The cabinet consisted of the following ministers:[8][9]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety, Planning, Education, Relief and Rehabilitation Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | ||
| Public Works, Communications, Flood Control and Forests Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | ||
| Local Self-Government and Information Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | ||
| Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | ||
| Cooperatives, Agricultural Credit and Marketing Department | Abdur Rahman Khan | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | |
| Justice, Law and Registration Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | AL | ||
| Finance and Minority Affairs Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | PNC | ||
| Medical and Public Health Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | UPP | ||
| Excise and Salt Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | PNC | ||
| Forest and Food Department | 1 April 1958 | 18 June 1958 | SCF | ||