Bangladesh’s general election announces the interim chief Muhammad Yunus to be held in April 2026; A ‘fascist regime’ gives a reminder

Bangladesh will be prominent for elections in early April 2026, the country’s first election since last year’s mass rebellion was marked, in which Sheikh Hasina government announced interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Friday.Addressing the nation, Yumns, 84 -year -old Nobel Peace Prize winner, who is leading the acting administration, said, “I am announcing the citizens of the country that the election will be held on any day in the first half of April 2026.”Yunus announced the nation during a television address on the occasion of Eid-ul-Aajha.“After reviewing the ongoing reforms related to justice, governance and electoral process, I am announcing the nation today that the next national election will be held on any day in the first half of April 2026,” Yunus said. He said that the Election Commission will soon present a detailed election roadmap.According to the state -run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangsta (BSS), Younus reiterated that the government had earlier indicated that elections would be held between December 2025 and June 2026. “We are taking all the necessary measures to ensure that the country is ready to hold an independent and reliable election during this window,” he said.The 84 -year -old caretaker leader accepted a comprehensive expectation on the date of voting, emphasizing that Bangladesh’s political crises have often stems from flawed elections since independence. “Through repeated manipulation in elections, a political party turned into a fascist rule. Those people were branded as criminals by the people.He insisted that the primary responsibility of the government is to ensure that the upcoming elections are “clean, festive, peaceful and wide participation”, so the nation does not yet fall in another cycle of crisis. “Institutional improvement is important. If we fail to ensure good governance in institutions tied by the electoral process, all the sacrifices made by our students and citizens will be wasted,” he warned.Yunus said that his administration works on three major mandates: reform, justice and elections. “I am confident that we will reach an important milestone by Eid al-Fitr in justice and institutional reforms,” ​​he said, citing visible progress in prosecution of crimes against humanity, especially during the July rebellion.He also expressed confidence in “the most independent, fair, competitive and reliable election” in the history of the country, “We want an election that respects the martyrs of rebellion and brings peace to their souls.”Yunus emphasized the importance of maximum participation: “We want the largest number of voters, candidates and parties in this election. It should be remembered as the most fair election in the history of Bangladesh. After more than one and a half century, a representative Parliament will actually be formed, and millions of youth will vote for the first time. ,To continuously engage the citizens, Younus urged the voters to find firm commitments from all political parties and candidates: that they would maintain the consenting reform agenda agreed to consensus in the next Parliament; Protect Bangladesh’s freedom, sovereignty and dignity; And never compromise people’s democratic rights.He also called for the vows of clean governance: “Ask them to promise that they would lead with honesty and transparency, corruption, biased, forced recovery, rejecting syndicates, and any form of activity of the opposing people.”Yunus concluded by preparing the upcoming election as more than a political event: “This is not just one vote – it is a chance to create a new Bangladesh. While familiar parties and symbols appear on the ballot, it is up to people to really commit to your hope and your future.”