Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has indicated that the government's tenure could be limited to four years or potentially shorter.
He made these remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Summit recently held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
In the interview with the Qatar-based media outlet, Dr Yunus discussed a range of topics, including his current and future plans for Bangladesh.
Addressing the potential for constitutional amendments, Dr Yunus stated that the duration of government terms might be reduced in a new constitution.
He clarified that while regular government terms span five years, an amended constitution might limit the term to four years or less, reflecting public sentiment for shorter government tenures.
"We are an interim government, not a permanent one. Regular governments last five years. Under a new constitution, the term may likely be four years since people desire shorter tenures. Therefore, it should be less than four years; this is certain. It could be even shorter. Everything depends on what the people and political parties want," said Dr Yunus.
However, no definitive date for the next elections in Bangladesh has been decided, according to the interview.
Dr Yunus emphasised that their primary objective remains to complete the country's reforms as swiftly as possible.
Elaborating on the ongoing process, he mentioned the formation of various reform commissions and stated that preparations for elections and comprehensive reforms are being carried out concurrently.
Dr Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, assured that decisions would be made based on the collective views of the people and political parties in the new Bangladesh.
