Bangladesh to Hold National Elections in April 2026

In a significant announcement, Bangladesh's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus revealed that national elections will take place in April 2026. This decision aims to address the ongoing political instability that has gripped the nation since the previous government's fall. Yunus emphasized the importance of reforms in justice and governance as part of the electoral process. The detailed plan for the elections will be shared soon, providing hope for a resolution to the unrest that has affected the country since last year.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 6, 2025, 20:53 IST

Announcement of Upcoming Elections

On Friday, Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh, declared that the national elections are scheduled for April next year. During a televised speech coinciding with Eid-Al-Azha, he indicated that a comprehensive roadmap for the elections would be provided at a later date.

This announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the ongoing uncertainty and unrest that has persisted since last year, following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government amid widespread student protests.

Yunus stated, "After assessing the current reforms in justice, governance, and the electoral framework, I am informing the nation that the next national election will take place on any day in the first half of April 2026."