By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Chief Adviser to the Bangladesh Interim Government Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said he would write to the country’s Election Commission to organize general elections before Ramadan
In a televised address to the nation on the Student-People Uprising Day, Yunus said, “Now, it is time for us to fulfil our final duty: holding the election. Following this address on this momentous day, we will enter the final and most important chapter of our responsibility. We will begin the process of handing over power to an elected government.”
He said he would write to the chief election commissioner, urging him to organize the national elections before Ramadan in February 2026. Next year’s Ramadan is expected to begin on February 17, which means the elections are likely to be held before that.
“I ask all of you to pray that the election is held smoothly, so that all citizens of this country can move forward successfully in building a new Bangladesh. On behalf of the government, we will provide all necessary support to ensure that the election is fair, peaceful and festive.
He said his administration would begin mental and institutional preparations to ensure a memorable election in Bangladesh’s history.
“From tomorrow, we will begin our mental and institutional preparations to ensure that this election becomes memorable in the nation’s history, for its joyous spirit, for peace and order, for voter turnout, and for the atmosphere of harmony and sincerity,” he added.
