Bangladesh is preparing for its first elections since the political upheaval that removed Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister last year. Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus announced that he would write to the Chief Election Commissioner to arrange for the elections to be held before Ramadan in February 2026. As the leader of a caretaker government, Yunus stated he intends to step down following the vote, emphasizing the critical transition of power to an elected government post-elections.
Bangladesh is set to hold its first elections in February 2026 since the uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus will request the election be held before Ramadan.
Yunus expressed his commitment to stepping down after the elections and emphasized the importance of transferring power to an elected government.
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