Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, in an interview with CNA in Malaysia, emphasized that his interim government is committed to holding a fair and celebratory national election — but warned that reforms and justice must come first. “If we start with elections, there will be no need for reforms or justice. Everything will be handed back to the elected, and the old problems will return — potentially leading to authoritarian rule again,” Yunus said. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s good relations with Pakistan and China, and expressed his intent to strengthen ties with India, Nepal, and Bhutan, envisioning the ‘Seven Sisters’ region as a strong economic bloc.