US EditionSupporters of Bangladesh’s ex-Premier Khaleda Zia rally to call for a general election
- Supporters of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia held a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2025, calling for a general election by December.
- The rally follows growing political tension after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina last year and the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as interim chief adviser.
- The BNP, led by Khaleda Zia, pressures Yunus to set an election timeline amid protests by rival parties, trade unions, and civil servants in Dhaka.
- A senior BNP leader said Yunus's silence fuels mistrust and urged immediate clarity on the poll schedule, while Yunus promised elections by June 2026 depending on reforms.
- The rally and Zia's return from medical treatment increase pressure on the interim government, suggesting persistent instability and demands for swift democratic restoration.
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Supporters of Bangladesh's ex-Premier Khaleda Zia rally to call for a general election
Tens of thousands of students and youths from a leading Bangladeshi political party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka, calling for a general election in December as discontent grows with the interim government appointed after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
Bangladesh crisis: Khaleda Zia's BNP presses for election dates as Yunus prepares for Japan visit
As Bangladesh faces deepening political unrest, the BNP demands election dates from interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who remains silent ahead of his Japan visit. With rising domestic pressure, military concerns, and billion-dollar loan deals on the horizon, tensions grow over delays in restoring democracy following the ouster of Hasina's regime and disbanding of the Awami League.
Supporters of Bangladesh ex-Prime Minister Zia call for general election
Supporters of Bangladesh ex-Prime Minister Zia call for general election Tens of thousands of students and youths from a leading Bangladeshi political party rallied in the capital, Dhaka, on Wednesday, calling for a general election in December. Read more: https://bit.ly/3H9QOaK #bangladesh #dhaka #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsro…
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