Bangladesh Opposition Demands New Election Amid Political Turmoil

Interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus faces pressure to set election date after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

Thousands of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters rallied in Dhaka demanding a democratic transition through elections.
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India following a mass uprising, ending her 15-year rule.
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus has yet to outline a timeframe for new elections, focusing instead on reforms.
BNP and other major political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are divided on the timing of the next election.
Over 150 journalists, many linked to the former government, face charges, drawing criticism from international rights organizations.