In an interview with GTO during the UN General Assembly, interim government chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus revealed that many people urge him to remain in power not for five or ten years, but even for fifty years—questioning the need for elections. Responding to why Bangladesh requires 18 months for elections instead of the usual six, he highlighted both public sentiment and political complexities. He clarified that the ruling Awami League has not been banned, only its political activities suspended temporarily, with the possibility of reinstatement anytime. Dr. Yunus also spoke about the Rohingya crisis and the legitimacy of delaying polls. After Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024 following mass uprisings, Yunus reluctantly accepted his role as interim head, describing it as a duty rather than ambition.