The interim government of Bangladesh announced that the upcoming general election will take place in April 2026. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus emphasized the election would occur in the first half of the month following ongoing reform reviews. This decision comes after political unrest led to the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the temporary banning of her party, the Awami League. Opposition groups are demanding clarity on the election timeline to prevent instability. Hasina is currently facing trial in absentia, accused of orchestrating a violent crackdown on protests during her leadership.
"After reviewing the ongoing reform activities..., I am announcing to the people today that the next national election will be held on any day in the first half of April 2026."
"I have repeatedly said the election will be held between December and June next year," Yunus reiterated.
"Opposition parties including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been calling for a clear timeline for a democratic transition following the toppling of Hasina's government in August."
"Hasina claims the charges against her are politically motivated. Her party, the Awami League, has been banned, pending the outcome of the trial."
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