Bangladesh has long been dominated by a two-party system. Will a surge in new parties offer citizens meaningful alternatives?

General elections will be held during the first half of next year, interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced on Friday.

Opposition parties have been calling for a concrete timeline for a democratic transition after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government last year.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that the country will hold national elections in the first half of April 2026.

Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced that national elections will be held in early April 2026. This ...