Yunus makes BIG announcement about election in Bangladesh, says it will be held…

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced that Bangladesh's next general elections could be scheduled between late 2025 and the first half of 2026.

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday made a major announcement regarding the next general election in the country. He stated that the elections could be held between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. Yunus made the statement while addressing the nation on the 53^rd Victory Day, marking Bangladesh’s triumph in the 1971 War.

Victory Day

Victory Day, observed on December 16th each year, commemorates the historic event of 1971. On this day, General Amir Abdullah Niazi, leading the Pakistani military, alongside 93,000 troops, surrendered to the forces of the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini. This pivotal moment signaled the end of a grueling nine-month battle and marked the dawn of Bangladesh’s independence.

Importance Of Political Consensus

In his address, Yunus emphasised the importance of political consensus to move forward with elections. He said, “If political consensus allows us, again, to conduct elections based on accurate electoral rolls with a few reforms, it may be possible to hold elections by the end of 2025.” Yunus acknowledged, however, that additional time might be needed to implement the necessary reforms.

“And if we add to this the extent of reforms expected in terms of the electoral process and the Electoral Reforms Commission’s recommendations and on the basis another six months may be required,” he added.

Yunus On Election Timeline

Yunus clarified that the timeline for the elections could be fixed between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. “Roughly speaking, the timing of elections can be fixed between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026,” he stated.

Political Instability

His comments came amid political instability in Bangladesh. On August 5, a student-led movement ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after weeks of protests and violence that led to over 600 deaths. Hasina fled to India, and an interim government led by Yunus took charge.

Vijay Diwas Celebrations

Meanwhile, Vijay Diwas celebrations in Bangladesh’s capital began with a 31 gun salute at sunrise. Six guns of an artillery regiment of the Bangladesh Army saluted the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War by firing 31 rounds of cannon.

India and Bangladesh jointly commemorated the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas of the 1971 India-Pakistan war today, with the annual exchange of war veterans and serving officers.

Eight Indian war veterans and two serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces have arrived in Dhaka to commemorate Bangladesh’s Victory Day celebrations. Similarly, eight distinguished Muktijoddhas (freedom fighters) and two serving officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces also reached India to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata.

(with ANI inputs)