Bangladesh Eyes December Elections Amid Political Unrest

Interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus faces mounting pressure to finalize election timeline as unrest and protests escalate.

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus has indicated general elections in Bangladesh could be held by December 2025, though no formal date has been announced.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is pushing for earlier elections and has urged the interim government to finalize a roadmap soon.
Protests have erupted across the country, including the vandalizing of a historic residence tied to Sheikh Hasina's family, six months after her ouster.
Over 1,500 individuals have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown targeting groups linked to Hasina, who remains in exile in India under charges of crimes against humanity.
Yunus has emphasized the need for electoral reforms, including updating voter lists, while warning against retaliation that mirrors the actions of the previous regime.