Tuesday, 26 August, 2025
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday announced that Bangladesh is now prepared to hold its next general election, following a year of political turmoil and bloodshed that culminated in a student-led uprising.
“Now we are ready for another transition in our political history. The country has reached a stable situation and is prepared to have the election. Therefore, we announce the election in the first half of February 2026. The interim government will be replaced by an elected government,” Professor Yunus said.
He made the announcement while inaugurating the main session of a three-day international conference titled “Stakeholders' Dialogue: Takeaways to the High-Level Conference on Rohingya Situation” at Hotel Baywatch in Cox’s Bazar, which shelters over one million Rohingyas.
Recalling last year’s upheaval, the Chief Adviser said, “One year back, we went through a killing spree, followed by a student-led uprising to free the country from a fascist regime.” He described the current calm as a hard-won stability, enabling the nation to prepare for democratic transition.
Turning to the Rohingya issue, Professor Yunus expressed optimism that the broader political shift in Bangladesh could also contribute to resolving the protracted crisis. “It will be complete when we see our Rohingya guests return to their own homes, to their own environment,” he said.
The Chief Adviser also outlined a seven-point proposal to address the Rohingya crisis, urging the international community to intensify efforts to ensure justice, safe repatriation and long-term stability for the displaced Myanmar nationals.
High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman delivered the welcome address, while Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk E Azam, Bir Protik, and UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner Raouf Mazou also spoke.
The conference brought together a wide spectrum of participants, including foreign diplomats, international experts, Rohingya community representatives, global organisations, academics, and representatives from major political parties such as BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP). The three-day dialogue concludes today.
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday announced that Bangladesh is now prepared to hold its next general election, following a year of political turmoil and bloodshed that culminated in a student-led uprising.
“Now we are ready for another transition in our political history. The country has reached a stable situation and is prepared to have the election. Therefore, we announce the election in the first half of February 2026. The interim government will be replaced by an elected government,” Professor Yunus said.
He made the announcement while inaugurating the main session of a three-day international conference titled “Stakeholders' Dialogue: Takeaways to the High-Level Conference on Rohingya Situation” at Hotel Baywatch in Cox’s Bazar, which shelters over one million Rohingyas.
Recalling last year’s upheaval, the Chief Adviser said, “One year back, we went through a killing spree, followed by a student-led uprising to free the country from a fascist regime.” He described the current calm as a hard-won stability, enabling the nation to prepare for democratic transition.
Turning to the Rohingya issue, Professor Yunus expressed optimism that the broader political shift in Bangladesh could also contribute to resolving the protracted crisis. “It will be complete when we see our Rohingya guests return to their own homes, to their own environment,” he said.
The Chief Adviser also outlined a seven-point proposal to address the Rohingya crisis, urging the international community to intensify efforts to ensure justice, safe repatriation and long-term stability for the displaced Myanmar nationals.
High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman delivered the welcome address, while Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk E Azam, Bir Protik, and UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner Raouf Mazou also spoke.
The conference brought together a wide spectrum of participants, including foreign diplomats, international experts, Rohingya community representatives, global organisations, academics, and representatives from major political parties such as BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP). The three-day dialogue concludes today.
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