Elections may be held in Bangladesh at the end of next year or in the first six months of 2026. Yes, the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, said last Monday that the general elections will be held at the end of next year or in the beginning of 2026. But now the question is that if Sheikh Hasina stays in India till that time, can she contest the elections?
When will elections be held in Bangladesh?
Head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus has given a big statement regarding the elections to be held in Bangladesh. He said on state television that election dates could be decided by the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026. The Yunus-led interim government has launched several schemes to reform various sectors of the country, from the Election Commission to financial institutions. However, major political parties including BNP headed by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia want new elections soon.
All political parties are waiting for elections
Let us tell you that the Yunus government has not announced the election dates despite much criticism and opposition within the country. According to the report of Dhaka Tribune, he has explained in detail his decision behind the election dates. Yunus said he has repeatedly appealed to everyone to hold elections after completing all major reforms. On parliamentary elections, Mohammad Yunus said that if due to political consensus we have to conduct elections on the basis of flawless preparation of voter list with minor reforms, then it may be possible to conduct elections by the end of 2025.
Sheikh Hasina will contest elections
It is noteworthy that after the coup in Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had fled to India to save her life. Now the question is being raised about Sheikh Hasina whether her party will contest the elections or can she contest the elections by staying in India? According to the information, if Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League is not banned in Bangladesh, then she can contest elections. But it is difficult to say whether Sheikh Hasina will be able to contest elections from her party. Because the interim government holds them responsible for the student protests and deaths in Bangladesh. In such a situation, if Sheikh Hasina goes back to Bangladesh, action will be taken against her and she may also be sentenced to jail.
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