Dhaka, July 27 -- The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is aiming to hold Bangladesh's next parliamentary elections in the second week of February 2026, firmly rejecting any extension of its tenure, according to officials from the Chief Adviser's Office.
Despite concerns from political parties over potential delays and deteriorating security conditions, sources indicate that the Yunus administration remains resolute in its commitment to restoring democratic governance through a credible election process.
"There is no appetite for clinging to power. The roadmap is clear-election, not extension," said a senior official on condition of anonymity.
However, recent incidents - including the broad-daylight killing of a ...