Bangladesh to Hold Elections in April 2026, Says Interim Leader Yunus

Bangladesh will have its next national elections in April 2026, according to Muhammad Yunus, the country’s current interim leader. This will be the first election since big protests in 2024 led to the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Muhammad Yunus, who is known around the world for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, took charge of the country after the protests. He is now leading a temporary government to keep things stable until a new elected government is chosen.

Yunus said the government is working to make sure the election will be fair and peaceful. The Election Commission will soon share more details about how the voting will take place.

This election is important because it will help the country return to a normal, democratic way of running the government. Many people in Bangladesh are hoping for a fresh start after years of political problems.

One major change is that the Awami League, the party of former Prime Minister Hasina, will not be allowed to take part in the election. The current government says this is because of safety and security reasons. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Khaleda Zia, is getting ready to contest and may play a big role in the election.

Many people around the world are watching closely. They hope that Bangladesh can move forward and build a better future through peaceful and fair elections.