Pakistan, June 11 -- Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said he will not seek to stay in power after the upcoming elections. He announced the polls for April 2026, the first since a mass uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. Yunus, speaking in London, made it clear he and his cabinet want to hand over power smoothly.

Yunus also revealed plans to introduce a "July Charter" next month. This charter aims to reform Bangladesh's democratic institutions and create a fresh start after years of political unrest. The charter is being developed by a government commission consulting political parties to reach an agreement.

He emphasized that the elections must be free and fair to ensure lasting peace. Yunus said the interim governme...