caretaker government

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By contrast, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is the most senior member of the current civilian caretaker government, has had little to say on military affairs and has largely been sidelined, diplomats say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

A caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus paved the way for what many saw as Bangladesh’s most free elections in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Hasina eventually came back to power in 2009 in polls held under a caretaker government.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

"The caretaker government has fairly broad possibilities to rule the Netherlands, including passing a budget, for example, and changing legislation," said De Lange.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

A caretaker government oversaw   new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro   TOLEDO as the new head of government.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency