Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has stated that the next general election in Bangladesh could take place at the end of this year at the earliest.
In an interview with Japanese public broadcaster NHK on Wednesday, he outlined his plans for rebuilding Bangladesh.
Yunus assumed leadership of the interim government following a mass uprising that led to the ousting of the Awami League government, which had ruled for 15 years.
He described the country as "devastated" in every aspect under the previous government and vowed to restore stability. "Given the circumstances when we took over, I believe we have come a long way. It was a completely devastated society—its economy, political system, and judiciary were all in disarray," he said.
Emphasizing the necessity of elections in a democracy, he reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a "safe and sound" environment before the polls so that the next elected government can build upon the interim administration’s efforts.
Regarding the election timeline, he reiterated that voting could take place by the end of this year at the earliest.
