Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh's interim leader and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has announced that national elections will take place in February 2026. His statement came during a major event marking one year since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, which was overthrown by a student-led movement in August 2024.

Yunus, who is currently serving as chief adviser of the caretaker government, addressed a large crowd outside parliament. He called the moment an "opportunity" for deep reform and warned against forces trying to undo the democratic progress achieved over the past year. He urged citizens to stay united for long-term change.

The 85-year-old leader described the past year as a turning point in Bangladesh's history, saying it ...