Overview

• The July Declaration was formally read out by Yunus outside parliament, recognizing the student-led uprising and outlining a 26-point roadmap for constitutional and governance reforms.
• Yunus requested the Election Commission to schedule parliamentary elections in February 2026 ahead of Ramadan, shifting the vote earlier after consultations with major parties.
• The National Consensus Commission's efforts to forge agreement on electoral rules remain stalled as parties disagree on timelines and procedures.
• Rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions in Dhaka drew thousands commemorating the uprising under heightened security to deter disruptions by the banned Awami League.
• Human Rights Watch and other groups have faulted the interim administration for its handling of justice for the roughly 1,400 protest-related deaths and the ongoing trial of Sheikh Hasina.