Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has stated that elections may be held as early as December this year, as the administration seeks to restore political stability.
Speaking at a session moderated by CNN journalist Becky Anderson at the World Government Summit in Dubai on Thursday (13 February), Yunus emphasised that discussions with political parties are underway to expedite the electoral process.
“We are engaging in dialogue with political parties. Our aim is to conduct elections at the earliest possible time, potentially by December,” he said.
Yunus highlighted the government’s ongoing reform initiatives, revealing that commissions have been formed across 15 key sectors, including law enforcement, the judiciary, constitutional affairs, and electoral processes.
“These commissions have submitted reports with various recommendations. Our next step is to build consensus,” he explained.
He further stated that a charter would be drafted incorporating recommendations endorsed by all stakeholders.
“We will implement these reforms and then proceed with elections. Our goal is to move forward as swiftly as possible, and a December election remains a possibility,” he reiterated.
Reflecting on Bangladesh’s current state, Yunus remarked that the country had faced significant institutional collapse.
“Everything was in ruins—our economy, society, and administration. We are gradually putting things back together,” he said.
He pointed out that the banking sector had been particularly affected, with $16 billion siphoned out of the system, leading to a sharp depletion of foreign reserves.
Yunus arrived in Dubai on Wednesday night to participate in the summit, where he was welcomed by the UAE’s Minister of Sports, Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi.
