Mohammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s transitional government, announced on Friday that the country’s next legislative elections will be held in April 2026. This will be the first parliamentary vote since the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year.

Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, described the upcoming elections as a crucial step toward restoring political stability in Bangladesh.

The announcement comes amid intensified preparations to ensure a transparent and fair electoral process, drawing significant attention both domestically and internationally.