Dhaka, March 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh's interim government is committed to holding elections on schedule, refusing to delay the vote for any demands.

Speaking with a delegation from the International Crisis Group led by Dr. Comfort Ero, Professor Yunus confirmed that the government has set two possible timelines for the elections. He assured the group the dates would not change.

Yunus explained that if political parties seek a limited number of reforms prior to elections, then the elections will be held in December. If a larger reform package is desired, then elections will take place by June next year.

"We have no reason to change the election dates," he added, emphasising that the upcom...