In a national address, Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced that Bangladesh’s next general election will be held in the first half of April 2026. He emphasized the goal of a free, fair, and inclusive election and called on citizens to demand firm commitments from candidates on reforms, sovereignty, and democratic values. He highlighted that this election would fulfill the aspirations of the student-led uprising and urged voters to evaluate candidates based on their readiness to build a “New Bangladesh.”