Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that holding free, fair, and participatory national elections at the earliest is the top priority of his interim government.
Speaking at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Yunus emphasized, "I have assured our people that, once our mandate is fulfilled in the conduct of elections and required reforms are implemented, we shall hold national polls without delay."
Highlighting Bangladesh's July uprising, Yunus recalled the sacrifices made by ordinary citizens, especially the youth.
Describing the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina as "a brutal authoritarian regime," Yunus said nearly 2,000 lives were lost in the movement, including 118 children.
"Our people aspired for...