In an interview with British media outlet The Guardian, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated that the upcoming election will be the freest and fairest in decades. He mentioned that the election could take place anytime between December this year and March next year.

Meanwhile, Nahid Islam, convenor of the newly formed National Citizens’ Party, expressed skepticism, saying that given the current law and order situation, a truly free and fair election is not possible. BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury also told The Guardian that the government is in no hurry to hold elections, arguing that they lack a mandate for reforms and should be seen only as an interim government.

Dr. Yunus further revealed in the interview that he agreed to lead the interim government at the request of students.