Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus stated that the people of Bangladesh continue to view the interim government as a “suitable solution” for the country’s current political needs, but assured that the government will ensure national elections are held no later than June 2026.
Speaking to Al Jazeera during an interview recorded at their Doha headquarters, Prof Yunus noted, “There’s no demand from the public for an immediate handover of power. We haven’t encountered any significant unrest or calls for urgent elections.” The interview was aired on April 27.
Responding to a question about whether the interim government’s initial goodwill had diminished, Prof Yunus emphasized that the election timeline would be influenced by the scope of agreed-upon reforms. “If a broad set of reforms is endorsed, the process will naturally extend. A smaller reform package could enable elections by December,” he explained. “Regardless, elections will not be pushed beyond June 2026,” he added, promising the most transparent and credible election in Bangladesh’s history.
When asked if the Awami League would be permitted to contest in the upcoming election, Prof Yunus said, “We’ll wait for their formal decision first. Once they declare their position, the Election Commission and other legal frameworks will come into play.”বিস্তারিত