Bangladesh's caretaker government has revoked a long-standing protocol requiring female officials to be addressed as 'sir', a remnant of Sheikh Hasina's regime. The interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, stated this practice was odd and has formed a new committee to revise related protocols. While some female officials supported the neutral title, the change occurred without their consultation. Hasina, the former leader, now faces various charges at an international tribunal concerning violence during protests against her, which the Awami League has dismissed as a biased process.
The caretaker government has abolished the outdated protocol requiring female officials to be addressed as 'sir', a practice stemming from the regime of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.
During Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year rule, a directive mandated public officials to address her as 'sir', extending to other high-ranking female officials, a situation now considered odd.
While many women in public roles found the title 'sir' gender-neutral and supported its use, the caretaker government made the change without consulting them, raising concerns.
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces multiple charges at Bangladesh's international crimes tribunal for alleged crimes during protests leading to her ousting, a situation the Awami League condemns.
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