Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has announced that the interim government is fully prepared to hold a free, fair, and peaceful national election on February 12. Speaking in Dhaka during a courtesy meeting with former Japanese First Lady Akie Abe and a delegation of Japanese entrepreneurs, Yunus reiterated that he has no intention of joining politics or holding any government or state position after the election.

During the meeting, Yunus highlighted his focus on expanding quality healthcare, promoting youth entrepreneurship, and implementing his 'Three Zero' vision—zero unemployment, zero net carbon emissions, and zero wealth concentration. He called for increased Japanese investment in Bangladesh and urged Japan to recruit more Bangladeshi workers. Akie Abe praised Yunus for his leadership in restoring peace and stability and supporting economic recovery in Bangladesh.

The discussion covered cooperation in investment, marine research, and recruitment of caregivers and nurses for Japan’s aging population. Yunus also revealed plans to visit Tokyo in March to join a joint marine research initiative with the Sasakawa Foundation, which plans to sign an agreement to develop three model fishing villages along Bangladesh’s coast.