The Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced that the national parliamentary elections will be held in the first half of April 2026. The announcement sparked mixed reactions among political parties. BNP expressed dissatisfaction over the timing, preferring elections by December or January-February, while Jamaat-e-Islami and other parties welcomed the decision. Leftist parties criticized the delay and weather concerns. Some called for further consultation to determine a more suitable election date. The announcement has intensified political debates across Bangladesh.