Yunus handed over a crest to the family members of Didarul as a mark of respect to him

During talks with Sergio Gor in New York, chief adviser highlights Bangladesh’s election preparations, regional cooperation goals

24 key reform proposals already implemented, says press secretary

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding a free, fair, transparent, and festive general election in early February next year, ahead of Ramadan.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will travel to New York next week to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said yesterday.

Terming the forthcoming national polls a “foundational election”, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government has no alternative but to hold it in the first half of February.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for stricter international legal frameworks to prevent the laundering of billions of dollars in stolen wealth to offshore tax havens and developed nations.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said certain quarters are making every effort to foil the election and expressed his resolve to have the polls held as scheduled in early February.

Eminent economist Prof Rehman Sobhan has said reforms not yet initiated and operationalised may remain unimplemented in the end.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the interim government is prepared to transfer power to an elected administration.

He listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be addressed

Yunus will be welcomed with a guard of honour, where Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will receive him

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night announced that the general election will be held before Ramadan in February 2026, kickstarting the process of handing over the power to an elected government.

Calls for swift completion of museum

The July Mass Uprising Day is all set to be observed across the country today, with various events scheduled to honour last year’s historic movement that toppled a long-standing authoritarian regime.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday congratulated tariff negotiators for securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, calling it “a decisive diplomatic victory.”

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the government is working to build a broad national consensus around a renewed political system that will deliver inclusive, participatory, and credible elections.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his government’s firm stance against terrorism, declaring that no terrorist organisation will be allowed to operate in Bangladesh.

Saudi Arabia has invited Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) to be held in Riyadh on October 27-30, 2025.

Political parties must make their unity against fascism more visible, says Yunus