to the Prime Minister's Office, as per the original 1972 constitution, but which had been held by the President's Office since 1974. Instead, the President became the constitutional head of the state; the Prime Minister became the executive head; the cabinet headed by the Prime Minister became responsible to the Jatiya Sangsad; the post of the Vice President was abolished and the President was required to be elected by the members of the Jatiya Sangsad. Moreover, through Article 59 of the Constitution, this Act ensured the participation of the people's representatives in local government bodies. Thirteenth Amendment The Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1996 (28 March) introduced a non-party Caretaker Government (CtG) system which, acting as an interim government, would give all possible aid and assistance to the Election Commission for holding the general election. It was declared illegal on 10 May 2011 by the Appellate Division of Supreme Court. Though High Court declared it legal previously on 4 August 2004. Fourteenth Amendment The Fourteenth Amendment was passed on 17 May 2004.The main provision for this amendment is concerned about women in parliament. Fifteenth amendment The Fifteenth Amendment was passed on 30 June 2011 made some significant changes to the constitution. The amendment made following changes to the constitution: Increased number of women reserve seats to 50 from existing 45. After article 7 it inserted articles 7(a) and 7(b) in a bid to end take over of power through extra-constitutional means. Restored secularism and freedom of religion. Incorporated nationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism as the fundamental principles of the state policy. Acknowledged Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the Father of the Nation. Sixteenth amendment The 16th amendment of the constitution was passed by the parliament on 22nd September 2014, which gave power to the Jatiya Sangsad to remove judges if allegations of incapability or misconduct against them are proved. On 5 May 2016, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh declared the 16th Amendment illegal and contradictory to the Constitution. Seventeenth Amendment The 17th amendment of the constitution was passed unanimously by the Jatiya Sangsad on 8th July 2018. The amendment extended the tenure of the 50 reserved seats for women for another 25 years. References Constitution of Bangladesh Amendments to the Constitution of Bangladesh