As Debate Over Bangladesh Election Intensifies, A Tussle Over Dates

Bangladesh’s Election Commission is ready to hold parliamentary elections by April 2026, but timing remains unclear. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus met with opposition BNP leader Tarique Rahman, who requested elections before Ramadan 2026 (February-March). The EC says it can hold elections earlier if the government decides. Critics accuse Yunus of delaying polls, while his government insists reforms are needed first before elections.READ FULL