Dhaka, June 14 -- In a significant development for Bangladesh's political landscape, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman agreed in London on Friday to hold the country's national election by mid-February 2026, contingent upon progress in reforms and justice.

A joint statement released after their nearly two-hour meeting, held in a notably cordial atmosphere at The Dorchester hotel, indicated a growing alignment between two key political figures who have long been at odds.

National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, who read the statement at a subsequent press conference, described the discussion as "hopeful" and said both sides had "expressed satisfaction" with the outcome.

Tarique Rahman, currently li...