13th National Parliamentary Election to Be Held in Early April 2026: Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has announced that the 13th National Parliamentary Election will take place in the first half of April 2026. He made this announcement during a nationally broadcast address on Friday evening (6 June).

“There has been significant interest among political parties and citizens regarding the election timeline,” said Dr. Yunus. “As I mentioned earlier, the election will be held sometime between December and next June. I now confirm that the next national election will take place in the first half of April 2026.”

He emphasized that historically, Bangladesh’s major political crises have stemmed from flawed elections. “Manipulated electoral processes have repeatedly paved the way for authoritarianism and undermined public trust in democracy.”

Three Key Mandates: Reform, Justice, and Election

Dr. Yunus reiterated his government’s threefold mandate—institutional reform, justice, and a fair election.
He expressed confidence that by the next Eid-ul-Fitr, the nation would see substantial progress on both reform and accountability. “Especially in the prosecution of crimes against humanity linked to the July uprising—we expect visible progress in that area as part of our collective responsibility to the martyrs.”

He stressed that this upcoming election is not merely a ritual—it is a historical opportunity to build a “New Bangladesh.” He called on voters not just to look at familiar symbols, but to critically evaluate who among the candidates is genuinely committed to national transformation.

Call to Action for Voters

Dr. Yunus urged citizens to demand clear and written commitments from political parties and candidates—

• to uphold Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity

• to never compromise democratic rights or sell out the country’s interests to foreign powers

• and to govern with honesty, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption, political favoritism, or violence.

He added, “This election is not just about casting a vote; it is about shaping history. We have a rare opportunity to establish a truly representative Parliament after nearly two decades. A large portion of our youth will be voting for the first time. It is our collective responsibility to ensure their votes build a better future.”