During a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus affirmed that Bangladesh will hold a general election by June next year, regardless of the situation. He said this election will help advance the reform agenda initiated by the interim government, which is prioritizing three key areas: reform, justice for past crimes, and conducting credible elections. He also noted significant economic progress, including banking sector stabilization, reserve rebuilding, and improved debt repayment. Taro Aso thanked Dr. Yunus for fostering political stability and underscored the importance of holding the election on time.