Bangladesh's interim leader sets 2026 April elections amid pressure for earlier voting.

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced the country will hold national elections in April 2026, following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. Yunus has faced pressure from opposition parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), calling for earlier polls. He emphasized the need for reforms to ensure transparency and wide participation in the election process.