Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that general elections will take place in February 2026. He made this announcement during a national address on the first anniversary of the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. Yunus came to power after mass protests led to the removal of the long-time prime minister last year. Thousands of citizens gathered in Dhaka to mark the revolution with rallies, prayers, and concerts.

The main event was held outside the Parliament building, where Yunus issued the "July Declaration." This declaration called for the 2024 student-led revolution to be formally recognized in the country's constitution. Yunus said the movement reflected the people's will and must be honored....