'Bangladesh elections before Ramadan': Muhammad Yunus announces February 2026 election; here are the details
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 () Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced Bangladesh's general elections will be held in February 2026, following consultations with political parties. The announcement coincided with the release of the "July Declaration," outlining proposed reforms and criticizing the previous administration. While celebrations marked the anniversary of Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Human Rights Watch raised concerns about the interim government's human rights record.
Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus claims he asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to block Sheikh Hasina’s online speeches — but Modi refused, saying, “It’s social media, you can’t..
These would be the first polls in the country after a mass student-led uprising overthrew the previous government of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus had reportedly... DNA
Muhammad Yunus announced the election timeframe during his address to the nation to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that ousted former Prime Minister... Zee News
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 ()
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