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Bangladesh's Yunus Sets 2026 Elections Amid Democratic Revival

6/12/2025

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Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has set elections for April 2026, marking a pivotal moment after a student-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina's 15-year reign. At 84, Yunus insists he seeks no power, focusing instead on a "July Charter" aimed at revitalizing democracy and ensuring a fair electoral process for a smooth transition.

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Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has set elections for April 2026, marking a pivotal moment after a student-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina's 15-year reign. At 84, Yunus insists he seeks no power, focusing instead on a "July Charter" aimed at revitalizing democracy and ensuring a fair electoral process for a smooth transition.