Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus pledged to hold free, fair, and transparent elections in February 2026 to return power to the people. Speaking in Malaysia after receiving an honorary doctorate from UKM, he highlighted reforms, inclusive economic growth, and youth empowerment as priorities. Yunus recalled the 2024 youth-led uprising, warned against wealth concentration, and urged global cooperation. He emphasized deepening Bangladesh–Malaysia ties in trade, renewable energy, and technology, while encouraging students to dream big and work for a just, inclusive future.