DHAKA: Opposition parties in Bangladesh have launched large-scale street protests demanding new national elections, escalating political tensions in the country.
According to international news agencies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, organized a massive rally in Dhaka on Wednesday. Thousands of supporters gathered in the capital, calling for general elections to be held in December this year under the interim government.
The BNP’s demand comes at a time when reports suggest that the country’s Army Chief has also voiced support for holding elections in December 2025.
However, interim leader Dr. Muhammad Yunus has previously stated that elections will not be held until June 2026, leading to growing unrest among opposition ranks.
The backdrop to this political turmoil dates back to August last year, when widespread student protests forced then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed to flee to India. Following her departure, Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership as the head of the interim government.
As political pressure mounts and public demonstrations grow, Bangladesh faces a critical juncture that may determine the country’s democratic future.
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