India, June 8 -- Rabbi Alam, Chairman of Joy Bangla Brigade and vice president of Bangladesh Awami League, USA, has condemned the interim government's decision to hold general election in April 2026.

He said Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India amid severe protests against her government last year on August 5, remains the 'duly elected Prime Minister' till 2029.

"As you know, Bangladesh went through turmoil...it was a false flag operation. The protest led by the students was hijacked by (people now in) the interim government headed by Dr Yunus," Rabbi Alam told ANI.

He said the announcement of a national election is "like a lollipop being handed to a young child".

"Our constitution is the core of the fundamentals of the...