Dhaka (Bangladesh) – The next parliamentary elections in Bangladesh will be held before 15 February next year, interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced in an address to the nation. This will be the first general election since last year’s August power transition.
Referendum to be held on the same day as the election
Yunus also announced that a referendum will be conducted on the same day as the parliamentary elections, with the objective of strengthening the country’s democratic process.
Verdict in the Sheikh Hasina case to be delivered on 17 November
The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka will deliver its judgement on 17 November in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity. Government prosecutors have levelled five serious charges against her, including murder, failure to prevent violence, and crimes against humanity. Prosecutors have demanded the death penalty.
Given the rising tension around the case, a nationwide alert has been issued in Bangladesh, and police and military personnel have been deployed at airports and key buildings across the country.
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