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Bangladesh interim government head signals possible early election
BANGLADESH, JUN 13 – Muhammad Yunus said an election could be held before Ramadan 2026 if reforms progress, responding to Tarique Rahman's call for earlier polls to ensure accountability and readiness.
- Muhammad Yunus, Nobel peace laureate and interim government head since August 2024, signaled a possible early Bangladesh election during his visit in London in June 2025.
- This follows deadly student protests that forced former PM Sheikh Hasina to flee and led to Yunus' government assuming power, amid opposition pressure for earlier polls.
- Yunus met BNP Acting Chair Tarique Rahman in London, where they discussed setting the election before Ramadan, emphasizing electoral readiness and accountability in a cordial meeting.
- Yunus stated the election is planned by the first half of April 2026, while Rahman and BNP support holding it before mid-February Ramadan if reforms proceed; the BNP warns unrest if delayed past December.
- Yunus' visit also included receiving the King Charles III Harmony Award, highlighting his reform agenda during the ongoing democratic transition, which may influence Bangladesh's political future.
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L 34%
C 33%
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