Third Ataur ministry
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Third Ministry of Ataur Rahman Khan | |
|---|---|
 9th Cabinet of East Pakistan | |
| 1958 | |
| Date formed | 25 August 1958 |
| Date dissolved | 7 October 1958 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Sultanuddin Ahmad |
| Chief Minister | Ataur Rahman Khan |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| Total no. of members | 6 |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority 156 / 307 (51%) |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Abu Hussain Sarkar |
| History | |
| Election | 1954 |
| Outgoing election | 1946 |
| Legislature term | 2nd East Pakistan Provincial Assembly |
| Predecessor | Sarkar III |
| Successor | Faruque |
The Third Ataur ministry was the ninth cabinet formed in East Pakistan, Pakistan's eastern province. It was formed under the leadership of Ataur Rahman Khan of the All-Pakistan Awami League (AL) following the fall of the Third Sarkar ministry and two months of governor’s rule, and it lasted for nearly one month, after which it was replaced by the Faruque ministry following another four-year period of another governor’s rule.
On 18 June 1958, the Second Ataur ministry led by the Awami League (AL) fell as a result of a no-confidence vote by the opposition parties of the East Pakistan Legislative Assembly, including the Krishak Sramik Party (KSP).[1] Consequently, in 20 June, the three-member Third Sarkar ministry was sworn in under the leadership of Abu Hussain Sarkar.[2] However, in the meantime, a no-confidence motion was raised in the assembly against the new cabinet.[3] Eventually, with the support of the National Awami Party (NAP), the new cabinet was defeated by 14 votes, leading to its fall.[4] However, according to a report by the provincial governor Sultanuddin Ahmad, the central cabinet imposed governor's rule in East Pakistan until 24 August.[5] After the period of governor's rule ended, in 25 August, governor Ahmad invited Ataur Rahman Khan of the AL to form a new cabinet.[6] As a result, a new cabinet was formed on the same day. As the new Chief Minister, Khan announced to expand the cabinet before 9 September by including members from other parties, including the NAP.[7] The following day, portfolios were distributed among the six members of the cabinet.[8]