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Bangladesh plans to hold its elections in February 2026, announced interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday. These will be the first elections since a widespread uprising last year resulted in the government’s overthrow.
Yunus, speaking during a broadcast marking the anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s removal, stated, “On behalf of the interim government, I will send a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner requesting that the election be scheduled before Ramadan in February 2026.”
The 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until the voting takes place. He has also indicated he will resign afterward.
“Our next step after this speech is to transfer power to an elected government,” Yunus explained.
Initially, Yunus had suggested that elections might be held in April, but many major political parties urged him to convene them earlier, ideally before Ramadan, which is significant in the predominantly Muslim country of 170 million.
“I ask everyone to pray for us so we can ensure a fair, peaceful, and smooth election—one that allows all citizens to move forward in building a ‘New Bangladesh,’” he added.
He emphasized that his government would provide full support to guarantee the elections are free, peaceful, and celebratory in spirit.
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