The interim government headed by Nobel laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus has peacefully handed over power to the BNP-led administration after completing its 18-month tenure. Formed on August 8, 2024, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, the government claimed success in organizing a free, fair, and credible national election on February 12, 2026, and leaving behind a foreign reserve of 34 billion dollars. Analysts credited the administration for stabilizing a near-bankrupt economy and maintaining law and order despite facing over 1,600 protests and internal administrative challenges.

The government’s key achievements included the July Charter reforms, the trial and sentencing of Sheikh Hasina and associates for crimes against humanity, and the withdrawal of nearly 24,000 politically motivated cases affecting about 500,000 opposition activists. It also reviewed India-linked transit agreements and reclaimed 900 acres of land in Mirsarai known as the “Feni Chicken Neck.” Transparency International Bangladesh and the EU observer mission described the election as participatory and credible, marking a milestone in Bangladesh’s democratic process.

According to official statements, the interim government implemented 130 new laws and 600 executive orders, achieving about 84 percent execution, and claimed 90 percent success in decision-making and implementation.